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Howard Wire Cloth Co.
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Woven · 16 mesh
16 Mesh – .011" Wire Diameter – Copper Woven Wire
SKU · CU16011J16 mesh.011" Wire
Copper woven wire mesh — 16 mesh with a .011" wire diameter, giving a 0.052" (1.31 mm) square opening and roughly 68% open area.
Also known as Copper Root Barrier Screen — a natural, long-lasting barrier against gophers and root intrusion in planters, beds, and landscaping.
Copper is highly conductive and naturally antimicrobial, aging to a distinctive patina — also used for RFI shielding. A dependable choice for sifting, particle separation, filtration, screening, and guards.
Available in 36", 48", 60" and 72" widths, cut to size. Stocked in Hayward, California — request a quote for pricing, custom sizes, and fabrication.
// Specifications16 mesh · Copper
- Construction
- Woven
- Material / Alloy
- Copper
- Mesh Count
- 16 mesh
- Wire Diameter
- .011"
- Opening Size
- 0.052" · 1.3 mm
- Open Area
- 68%
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Logistics & Lead Time
How It Ships
Cut, Rolled, Shipped.
Cut & Rolled
Pulled from stock or cut-to-size at our Hayward warehouse. Wrapped in a protective sleeve for transit.
Out The Door
Standard rolls ship in 1–3 business days via freight or LTL. Tracking + MTR docs sent on dispatch.
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Where It Goes To Work
Typical Applications
Cut-to-spec mesh, screen and cloth — engineered for the jobs our customers run every day.
Sifting & Screening
Sand, soil, grain and compost screens.
Vent & Pest Screens
Vents, soffits and openings that keep bugs and debris out.
Strainers & Baskets
Parts-washing baskets, strainers and drain screens.
Spark Arrestors
Exhaust and chimney spark screens.