1. SCOPE

This specification covers the quality of paper netting, plastic netting, and staples.

2. PAPER NETTING

Paper netting shall be made of tight twisted, paper yarn, plain woven and shall be furnished in rolls and meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Width - minimum 45 inches, ± 1 inch from manufacturer's rated width.

b. Spacing between strands shall be approximately 1/2 to 1 inch by 2 inches.

c. Selvage edges shall be reinforced with polypropylene filament.

d. Weight shall average 8.8 pounds per 100 square yards with a tolerance of ± 5%.

e. All material shall be new and unused, and the length and weight shall be marked on each roll.

3. PLASTIC NETTING

Plastic netting shall be made of extruded polypropylene (plastic) and shall be furnished in rolls and shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Width - Minimum 48 inches, ± 1 inch from manufacturer's rated width.

b. Spacing between strands shall be approximately 1 x 2 inches.

c. Weight shall average 2.4 pounds per 100 square yards with a tolerance of ± 5%.

d. All material shall be new and unused and the length and weight shall be marked on each roll.

4. STAPLES

"U" shaped wire staples of 0.12 inch in diameter (No. 11 wire gage) or greater, with a minimum leg length of 6 inches and a minimum crown of 1 inch shall be used. In sandy soils the minimum leg length of staples shall be 9 inches.