Mesh&Net

Plan your roll layout, strip by strip

In short. Netting comes in rolls of fixed width, so covering an area means laying strips with overlaps. Enter your dimensions and a roll width: the planner draws the layout, counts the strips and totals the linear meters to order. Real roll widths are confirmed on your quote.

Typical HDPE netting rolls run from 1 to 6 m wide; exact widths depend on the product.

Same unit as above. 0.10 to 0.20 m is a common practice.

enter dimensions to draw the layout

How the layout is calculated

  • Effective strip width = roll width minus overlap.
  • Number of strips = area width divided by effective width, rounded up.
  • Total linear meters = strips x area length.
  • Overlap material = the difference between material laid and area covered: it is not waste, it is what makes joints wind-proof.

When to use this tool

Use it once you know the area to cover and want to turn it into an order: how many strips, how many linear meters, and how roll width changes the number of joints. It answers practical searches like "how much netting do I need", "netting roll width" and "netting overlap".

Common mistakes it helps avoid

  • Ordering by area alone. Area does not tell you the joints; a poor roll-width choice adds seams and installation time.
  • Forgetting overlap. Strips cut edge-to-edge cannot be tensioned; overlap is what makes joints wind-proof.
  • Assuming any roll width is available. Widths are product-specific; use the comparison as guidance, then confirm real formats on your quote.

Related buying guide

To pick the netting itself first, see the buyer's guide or estimate raw area with the coverage calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much overlap between netting strips?

A common practice is 10 to 20 cm of overlap between adjacent strips so they can be joined and tensioned without gaps. Windy sites and coarse fixing methods call for more overlap.

Which roll width should I choose?

The widest roll that your structure and handling allow usually minimises joints and waste. Available widths depend on the product; we confirm real roll formats on your quote.