The Hannger spring wire and lock channel kit secures greenhouse plastic, shade netting, and bird netting to frame structures using aluminum-plated steel U-channels and PVC-coated spring wire. The kit includes channels, spring wires, screws, a drill bit, and gloves, giving you everything needed for a basic installation without sourcing additional hardware.
Channels are slightly wider than standard 1-inch aluminum alternatives, which provides more room for the wiggle wire and makes the channel easier to cut when sizing to your frame.
Specifications
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Channel Material: Aluminum-plated steel U-channel
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Spring Wire Coating: PVC
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Channel Length: 3.28 ft (1 m) per piece
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Channels Included: 20 pieces (per standard pack; 40-piece option available)
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Spring Wires Included: 20 pieces at 3.28 ft each
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Screws Included: 50 self-tapping screws with chromate coating
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Additional Hardware Included: Drill bit and gloves
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Compatible Applications: Greenhouse film, shade netting, bird netting, plastic sheeting on poultry enclosures and similar structures
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Installation Method: Channel screwed to frame, film laid over, spring wire twisted in by hand with no additional tools
Covering Chicken Coops, Greenhouses, and Seasonal Structures Without Staples
If you're wrapping a chicken coop, hoop house, or similar structure with plastic sheeting and want a result that holds securely and looks cleaner than staples or lath, this channel system is designed for that job.
You fasten the channels to your frame with the included screws, drape your plastic or netting over the top, and press or twist the spring wire into the channel to lock the material in place. The wider channel profile compared to standard 1-inch aluminum rails gives the spring wire more room to seat properly, and the channel cuts more cleanly than narrower aluminum alternatives when you need to trim lengths on site.
Use a chop saw for cutting and a file or rotary tool to clean the ends before installation to avoid sharp edges contacting your film.
What to Expect from the Hannger Spring Wire and Lock Channel Kit in Real Use
Verified buyers have used this kit to wrap chicken coops in winter plastic, install greenhouse film, and cover shade and bird netting structures. Feedback on the channel itself is consistently positive. Multiple buyers compared it directly to competing products and found the metal noticeably thicker and more rigid, with deeper channel crevices that seat the wiggle wire more securely.
One area that has drawn mixed feedback is the spring wire. At least one buyer noted the PVC coating was thinner than other brands and that the wire cut through plastic film during installation. This is worth factoring in if you're working with lighter-gauge film. Using the wire carefully during installation and ensuring the channel ends are filed smooth before you begin will reduce the risk of film damage.
The included screws have chromate coating with plastic washers attached under the head. Several buyers opted to use their own screws instead for attachment to wood framing. The included drill bit makes the kit functional right out of the box, but having your own fasteners on hand is a reasonable precaution.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you cut the channels to length, and what do you need to finish the cut ends?
The channels cut more easily than narrower aluminum rail alternatives, but you will still need a chop saw or similar tool for clean cuts. After cutting, the ends will have sharp edges that should be filed or dressed with a rotary tool before the channel contacts any film or netting. This step prevents tears in your covering material where it wraps over or sits against the channel end.
Are the included screws suitable for attaching the channel to wood framing?
The included screws are chromate coated with a plastic washer under the head. The washer raises the screw head slightly in the channel, which some installers find unhelpful. For attachment to wood framing, many growers choose to use their own wood screws of an appropriate length and gauge instead.
The included screws work for basic installation, but substituting your own hardware is a straightforward option if you have a preferred fastener for your frame material.
What is the difference between this steel channel and aluminum wiggle wire channel?
The Hannger channels are aluminum-plated steel rather than solid aluminum. The steel construction results in a thicker, more rigid channel compared to many aluminum-only alternatives on the market, particularly those that are only 1 inch wide.
The wider profile and deeper channel crevice make seating the spring wire more positive and also make the channel somewhat easier to cut cleanly on site. Aluminum channels are typically lighter, but buyers who have used both note that the added stiffness of this channel is a practical advantage during installation.
