Galvanised wire???

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Galvanised wire???

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Hi am just asking about wire
Is it and safe to use galvanised wire don't think it's aluminium or copper it's just plain silver?
Has anyone used this wire before ?
Does it rust ?
Does it damage the tree and or branches?
seeking advice
Thanks
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Re: Galvanised wire???

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Difficult to bend and likely to cause damage, much cheaper and absolutely nobody uses it.
Sometimes you see silver aluminium wire which is fine
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Re: Galvanised wire???

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Damage as in rust ?
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Re: Galvanised wire???

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No, the simple process of wrapping this wire around a branch will be likely to damage the bark
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Re: Galvanised wire???

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Ah ok thanks for your help
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Re: Galvanised wire???

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Yes what Gerard said.

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