size for screen bottom board

[daknoodle]

I've seen on a few people's websites that you should use #8 hardware cloth. Well the smallest I found was 1/4 inch hardware cloth. Nothing that said #8. So my question is, is 1/4 inch small enough to use? I did get two rolls just in case I need to overlay a second layer to get small enough holes. I don't want the bees crawling out the bottom.

Thanks,

Doug

[Hambone]

I don't want the bees crawling out the bottom.

Doug

Especially the ones that don't belong there. ;) #8 also helps keep out wasp and such. Most of the Ace's carry it instock, but you should be able to just over lap your 1/4".

[daknoodle]

I am assuming that #8 is 1/8 inch?

[RayMarler]

I am assuming that #8 is 1/8 inch?

Yes, #8 is 8 squares per inch, or 1/8 inch mesh. All the same