FAR NORTH INTERNATIONAL 23-Gauge galvanized hardware cloth is a great fencing tool typically used as a barrier to keep out the smallest of animals including rodents and snakes. The fencing can also be used for other applications such as garden fencing, chicken coops, erosion control, blocking off areas under decks and much, much more. Far North hardware cloth will resist corrosion and has a long-life span along with being easy to install and pretty much maintenance free.