Bush net count
Estimate nets needed by comparing bush face area (height × width) to one net’s coverage area.
When to use
Reach for the bush net count calculator when a decorating decision depends on measurements you already have. You will enter bush height (feet), bush width (feet), net height (feet), and net width (feet).
Estimate nets needed by comparing bush face area (height × width) to one net’s coverage area. Compare the panel result to the worked example, then adjust for spare strands, wind, or oddly shaped eaves.
Do not treat the output as an electrical-code stamp, install quote, or substitute for ladder safety and outdoor-rated gear.
Use 1 for a front-only view; 2+ if wrapping multiple sides.
Worked example
Example: bush face 3×4 ft vs net 4×6 ft → ceil(area ÷ net area) = 1 net(s).
Overlap and odd shapes need extras the simple face-area model does not see.
Second example: one input changed
From the defaults (Bush height (feet) = 3; Bush width (feet) = 4; Net height (feet) = 4; Net width (feet) = 6; Faces / sides to cover = 1), the calculator shows:
Bush area to cover: 12.0 ft²
Area per net: 24.0 ft²
Nets needed: 1
Round up assumes full nets; irregular shapes may need an extra net for tuck-in.
Now raise Bush height (feet) from 3 to 5 and keep the other entries. The result becomes:
Bush area to cover: 20.0 ft²
Comparing the two runs tells you how sensitive the answer is to that one measurement. If a small change in it swings the result a lot, measure it twice.
Limits / assumptions
Assumptions: inputs match the hints (measured eaves, nameplate watts, package strand length, and so on). Terms not named in the formula are not secretly included.
Limits: outdoor weather, GFCI trips, and real stock sizes vary. Prefer outdoor-rated cords and clips; ladder and roof work need their own safety practices.
Responsibility: confirm safety-critical electrical and height decisions with manuals and, when needed, a qualified professional. PWC Lights does not stamp displays.
PWC tip: Wind tunnels between townhomes tug nets loose — plan spare clips even when the square-footage math looks exact.