Netting or mesh is used for a variety of purposes.
It is useful in many applications where it is necessary to either retain and secure objects inside, or to prevent entry of dust, debris, animal or bird pests inside the enclosure.
Polyethylene is a very durable, long-lasting fabric which is resistant to weathering, rust, corrosion and damage by pests.
It is also suitable for outdoor use as it is not subject to attack by fungus or mold and in certain applications can be a good alternative to wire-mesh, cloth coverings and woven expanded-metal fabrics.
When used as material for fencing, polyethylene netting can be mounted on fence-posts and provides a great alternative to wire-netting, as it can stand long hours of exposure to sun and UV rays, rain, snow and wind.
Polyethylene netting comes in mesh designs like diamond, square, lattice design, small or large rectangular, etc.
The applications that polyethylene netting can be used for are either to contain or exclude.
Some areas in which such netting is used are: Poultry and game: Polyethylene netting can be used to secure poultry, game birds, aviaries for exotic birds, rehabilitation of injured bird species, etc.
The options available are vinyl-coated netting, which can be in neutral colors to blend in with the surroundings, or softer polyethylene compounds which can be made into flexible netting for top-netting in flight-pens for the safety of injured birds while they recover from their injuries.
Keeping out species like sparrows and fruit-eating birds in commercial orchards can be done with small gauge sparrow-netting in polyethylene.
Fruit and vegetable: Soft lightweight polyethylene netting can be used to cover growing fruit and vegetable crops.
This netting which is protective of crops, allows air and moisture to penetrate, while keeping out birds, insects and small animals.
Animal Barriers: Used in commercial dog-breeding centers, boarding kennels and dog-runs, stiff, hardy and tough polyethylene netting can be cut into fence lengths, to separate different areas and also provide a lightweight barrier between them.
Training areas for young puppies can be separated from areas for older dogs in this way.
Depending on the function that polyethylene netting is to serve, you can purchase it in suitable lengths, with your specification of thickness, pattern, color, gauge and type of material to be used.
These are available in rolls of sheeting and can be cut with special polyethylene net cutting pliers or shears.
They can be bolted in place with clamps or tie-loops and mounted on metal or wooden posts if they're being used as fencing.