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Old 03-16-2010, 03:48 AM
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I built this cover with "bird netting" and I really do not see any reduction in light getting through. It's not 100% jump proof but it stops most. The smaller ones could still squeeze through if they aimed just right! It's 1" squares I think.
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Old 03-16-2010, 05:28 PM
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wicked, thanks! Perfect weekend project while my partner is out of town
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Old 03-18-2010, 11:16 PM
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What did you use as a border to support the mesh?
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Old 03-18-2010, 11:17 PM
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The plastic frame kits that you get at home depot or rona for building window screens by the looks of it..
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Old 03-19-2010, 12:04 AM
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I found mine at canadian tire, I'm pretty sure home depot would have one too.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...en%252BKit.jsp
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