True or False: Hardware cloth is most often used for vent openings and outside air intakes.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not sure

Answer: (B)

Hardware cloth is a stiff woven metal mesh used to screen openings while letting air flow. In vent openings and outside air intakes, it provides a durable barrier against rodents, birds, and debris without restricting ventilation, making it the typical choice for these applications. So the statement is true. Saying it’s never used for vents would miss its standard role, and calling it only sometimes used underplays how commonly it’s applied in screening exterior openings.