I have no idea what you are planning . What you show is it used as a railing on a deck . A screened in porch is a room with walls what you are describing is a screened in deck so I assume something like this. I see no point in the railing with the screened in portion so maybe send us at least some sort of drawing of what you are planning. BTW that as a railing would be against code in many places so you will need to check that out.

I've seen it done, and like that it doesn't obstruct the view as much as spindles. I assume you have a drop-off that requires a railing? If you DIY from Tractor Supply, make sure you get sheets of mesh without bends or kinks.

Your photo is a good representation of what we’re getting done. The grey spindles or some sort of protection is required by code if the deck is over 4 feet off the ground. I understand i’d have you check to see if this hog wire meets code. But my question here is if others have used it and have general feedback, if it’s durable and if there’s any feedback on the quality differences between the two products.

https://www.handyplan.net/blog/a-cost-conscious-see-through-deck-railing

The stuff from Tractor Supply is just as good and sturdy as the stuff from Decks Direct. Decks Direct is just charging more because they are a deck place that can charge more. It's a marketing/supplier convenience thing, not a quality thing.

A thing to note though is that the TS stuff is plain unpainted, and comes in a bigger size- 4'x16'. The stuff from DD comes panted in smaller panels, 3'x6' or 8'. So it's up to you if you want to trim/paint bigger sheets to your size, or just trim smaller panels to your size.

Make sure you get the panels with 4" x 4" spacing to meet code. The wire is plenty heavy and the galvanizing should last. Make sure your code authority allows horizontal wires as it is alleged by some to create an easy way for a child to climb over the rail. If there will be screen in addition, it doesn't matter.

I have to say I can’t see this standing up for a long time but if it works for you and to code go for it. I much prefer metal and glass railings.

Thanks for your opinion Patricia lol

^^^Exactly! Its clear she doesn’t know anything about the product, but couldn’t resist making a negative comment. We know that she turns her nose at anything that isn’t “high end”. Because glass railings are totally practical for everyone and every budget/location.

The galvanized hog wire panels from tractor supply actually last for about forever. I've seen 30yr old panels that have finally rusted but are just as sound as day 1 of install....after being used for livestock that entire time. Any galvanized metal normally carries a 20yr warranty for not rusting, most livestock wire fencing is made from galvanized and also so are chain link fences.

So in short, the metal of those railings will outlast the wood of the deck/railing in most cases. Hog panels are very very thick wire, it is ment to contain hogs or cattle which are very strong.