When netting is attached to lines, it should be longer than the lines so as to have a proper looseness.
This excess length is expressed as a percentage of the stretched netting. This is the hanging ratio.
The formula for figuring the hanging ratio is: stretched length of netting minus length of netting, divided by length of netting.
Ratio % = (str length of netting less rope length)/str length of netting)
The shape of mesh is greatly influenced by the hanging ratio.
Multiply the stretch mesh size times the number of mesh deep times the % height to get the total height of net.
Multiply the stretch mesh size times the number of mesh long times the % length to get the total length of net.

The following shows the heights and lengths of the mesh for different hanging ratios.

For sports nets such as batting cages and backstops, it is best if the mesh is close to the same height and length with a ratio of 29.3%.
If possible hanging ratio should be between 25% and 35%.
Seines are normally hung as close as possible to 1/3 which is a hanging ratio of 33.3%. If possible hanging ratio should be between 20% and 40%.
Gilling type nets are normally hung between 1/2 and 2/3 which is a hanging ratio of 50% to 66.7%. Generally more is better, but over 70% will start to become too dark in the water.

All these nets are

We can build virtually any net you need to your specifications.

Custom Installation is available upon request. Please call for pricing.

See Photo Gallery Water and Theme Parks for additional pictures.

Nets shown here are all on the diamond mesh.

We can also make them on the square mesh. We can do what you need. Give us a call.

Nets available with or without rope boder.

To order these, look here.

• Hand rail netting is available in white, black, and brown.
• Black, or Rustic Brown Nets: Additional 15%, $25.00 minimum. We will add to invoice.
• Use Stock Number TREAT-L for Rustic Brown, stock number TREAT-P for Black. Use quantity of 1, we will adjust price accordingly.

Tip: Install 2" to 4" off floor to allow leaves and trash to blow under.

#36 Polyester - 350 lb. test - 2" Square Mesh - Netting Only

#60 Polyester - 560 lb. test - 2" Square Mesh - Netting Only

#96 Polyester 900 lb. test 2" Square Mesh - Netting Only

Optional ropes attached to nets.

Price per running foot.

Note: if you want top and bottom rope, you'll need rope twice the length of the net.

End Ropes for hand rail nets: Stock Number S-HREND - Price $15.00 for each end.

Example: If a net 30' long cost $200.00 and the rope you want cost $4.00 per foot.
Total cost of net with top and bottom rope would be $440.00.
(60 x $4.00 = $240.00 plus net cost of $200.00)

Same net with rope in each end costs $230.00

Call us for other options.

Lilly Pad Nets

We custom make Lilly Pad Nets, any size you need.

The one above is 4’ X 28’ with 12” mesh, made with 3/4” polyester rope.