It is widely used in all industries modern industry– in mechanical engineering, in the agricultural sector, in construction, and in any other area of economic activity.
Depending on the material of manufacture, the mesh can be: steel, stainless and galvanized with polymer coating. There are different types of mesh based on the method of its manufacture and thickness. Currently, the production of such types of steel mesh as:
- wicker (or chain-link);
- galvanized;
- welded steel;
- woven (or plaster);
- expanded metal.
In fact, steel mesh- This is a metal product made in the form of woven or wicker fabric. The main manufacturing material is steel wire, from which cells of different sizes and shapes are woven. This type mesh is used for sorting all kinds of bulk materials and filtering liquid materials. It is also used to strengthen slopes. In construction, it is indispensable for performing operations such as screeding and reinforcing walls. A simpler use of steel mesh, but no less important, is the manufacture of fences, fences, animal cages, etc.
Each type of steel mesh has its own characteristics, manufacturing specifics and scope of application.
Chain-link mesh (woven) is made on special machines with manual or automatic drive, without heat treatment. On the machines, spirals of low-carbon steel wires are intertwined with each other. The wire can be PVC coated or galvanized. Chain-link is used for sifting bulk materials, filtering solutions, constructing enclosures, fences and enclosures.
Galvanized steel mesh is durable and highly reliable. The main features of this type of mesh: increased strength and resistance to moisture, temperature fluctuations, various aggressive environments. It is this species that is used for the construction of enclosures and cages, the construction of fences and fences. It is also widely used to strengthen thermal insulation coatings and reinforcement brickwork. It is also useful in cases where it is necessary to obtain small fractions of construction bulk materials.
This metal mesh is produced from low-carbon wire, the thickness of which ranges from 0.6mm to 2mm. When building roads, it is more practical, from a technological point of view, to use a mesh with a large cell size of 50 x 50 x 4 mm. The shape of the cells in such a mesh can be either square or rectangular; the cells are connected by contact welding.
When plastering work, plaster or woven mesh is used. It is an excellent tool for leveling wall surfaces and filtering solutions. This type of mesh is made from steel wire - low-carbon and high-alloy. The wire can be galvanized or non-galvanized. Woven steel mesh has fine meshes and resembles woven fabric. It is often used as a sieve for bulk materials in construction.
Expanded metal mesh is made from a single sheet of metal with a thickness of 0.5mm to 2mm. Mesh cells are obtained by cutting them into a metal sheet and stretching them. For production, mainly stainless low-carbon or galvanized steel is used. The main scope of application of this type of mesh is plastering and puttying work, as well as the manufacture of fences, cages and enclosures.
Many people choose mesh as a fence for their property. This option has many advantages. It comes in a wide variety. Before installing a mesh fence around your home, you need to carefully study all the nuances of such a design, as well as the rules for its installation. Only after familiarizing yourself with the characteristic features of all models in the range will you be able to choose the ideal fence for your site.
Features: advantages and disadvantages
Like any fence base, the mesh design has its own character traits. Among them, both positive and negative characteristics can be distinguished. The advantages of the mesh include:
- ease of acquisition. It can be found in almost any construction supermarket where big choice of these products.
- The structure is easy to install yourself. Installation takes only a few days, and if you don’t work alone, the structure can be installed even within 24 hours.
- An important advantage is the low cost of the mesh. Compared to stone or brick fences, metal or plastic mesh has a much more affordable price. There is no purchase required to install it additional materials and equipment, which helps avoid tool costs.
- The fence allows air to pass through well. The area with such a fence is fresh and cool at any time of the year.
- In addition to air, the mesh also allows light rays to pass through. This feature is very useful for the plants on the site.
- Thanks to its non-monolithic design, the fence creates an optical effect of expanding the space on the site. It does not visually reduce the area, but on the contrary, adds spaciousness to the atmosphere.
- This type of fence does not require preliminary installation of a foundation. This feature helps save energy, time and money.
- Important quality mesh – light weight. It is easy to move from place to place and transport. Even for fencing large plot All materials can be delivered independently without causing harm to health.
- The surface of such a structure is almost impossible to tear
The disadvantages of mesh material include the following:
- Compared to stone or wood, mesh is not resistant to strong natural disasters. In the event of an earthquake or hurricane, such a fence will not be able to stand level for long.
- Protective function such a fence has been weakened. Uninvited guests will be able to enter your site simply by climbing over the fence.
- A chain-link fence does not provide absolute privacy. Neighbors or passersby can observe what is happening in your garden.
- Mesh weave is not resistant to temperature changes. Since the material is non-monolithic, it is more susceptible to thermal influences.
- Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays also affects the quality of the product.
- A thin mesh can be easily bent or deformed by mechanical action.
- A fence made of such material requires careful maintenance. Periodically, it is necessary to restore the fence so that it can function normally.
- Compared to other materials, mesh does not have a high level of aesthetics and attractiveness.
- Most materials from which a fence can be made are not resistant to excessive moisture.
Kinds
Mesh fences are represented by many models. They are classified according to several criteria into a fairly large number of species.
Materials
According to design and materials, fencing includes the following types:
- Chainlink mesh is a very common type of fence, which is a wicker version. It was invented back in the 19th century, as was the machine for its production. Cells of the structure may have different size: from 0.25 to 0.7 cm. You need to choose a size taking into account several factors:
- A fine mesh does not transmit light well into the area. Its purchase is justified if there is no vegetable garden. For dachas where planting is done, it is most optimal to choose models with cell sizes from 0.4 to 0.6 cm.
- It is important that the sectional fence is able to withstand impacts. Large cells are more resistant to mechanical stress. They are optimally chosen for children's playgrounds;
- wire, which is sometimes equipped PVC coated;
- plastic;
- galvanized wire with polymer coating;
- stainless steel;
- soft iron wire.
The following types of mesh are distinguished depending on the coating:
- galvanized fencing is equipped with a special zinc layer that prevents the appearance of rust as a result of exposure to the environment.
- A non-galvanized product is installed for painting. This material must be painted immediately after installation. It is quite cheap, but more susceptible to negative influences and corrosion.
- A more expensive option is plastic-coated chain-link mesh. Plastic most effectively protects the fence from various influences, gives the product durability, while at the same time making it more expensive.
Chain-link mesh has a number of advantages, thanks to which most buyers prefer it:
- Reasonable price;
- opportunity reuse dismantled structure;
- suitable for fencing various types plots, and not just summer cottages;
- it is easy to install;
- This mesh is sold in rolls, it is easy to assemble and calculate the desired size.
- Chain-link mesh is quite resistant to temperature increases, it can withstand even very high temperatures.
Welded steel mesh is used for many purposes. It comes in two types:
- armored belt;
- structure consisting of squares.
The diameter of the wire from which the product is made varies between 0.3-0.5 cm. At the intersection points, the rods are welded to each other for greater reliability. If from reinforcing mesh create additional reinforced layers for the floor or walls, then structures with square cells are used for other purposes, which affects their shape and size.
- To fence areas where animals will be located, use roll structures , which must have a clear, uniform cell shape, be equipped with high-strength connections between the rods and be highly resistant to corrosion due to galvanization. The correct geometry of the compartments will help not harm the pets and avoid the spread of debris and droppings outside the enclosure. Strength is especially important because among animals there are those who like to influence the fence in some way: butting, kicking, and so on.
- For fencing summer cottages, stadiums or industrial enterprises the following types of welded mesh are used, which are sold in layers. The area of the squares is usually 10x15 cm. The design always lets in a lot of light, but it is more durable than the Chainlink mesh. The fence is equipped with stiffening ribs, which give it additional strength, clear outlines and provide more high level protection of land.
- Welded The technology is carried out in two ways. One of them involves pre-galvanization. During the welding process, the galvanization at the joints can peel off, which sometimes subsequently leads to corrosion in these places. If galvanizing is done after welding, then such a fence is more resistant to environmental influences. To ensure greater resistance of structures to impacts, an additional polymer layer is applied. The undoubted advantages of a welded product are its strength and reliability. It will last for a long time because it is more resistant to deformation, since the structure is rigid. The relief of the surface on which the fence is placed can be any.
A fence of this type is sometimes equipped with special protrusions that make it difficult to penetrate the site. If the product is damaged, the situation can be easily corrected by replacing the damaged layer with a new one. Welded products are installed as a modular fence in areas around the cottages. The difference between such a fence is that it consists of a set of elements. Sections, panels and various fasteners are supplied complete, which significantly speeds up the process of installing the fence.
Plastic the fence consists of intertwined extruded fibers with a polymer compound. It is used for the following purposes:
- as a garden trellis. This plastic fence is convenient for individual flower beds, beds or areas of the garden.
- As the main fence of the site. The product often has the same design as the “chain-link”, but has its own advantages.
- Convenient to use as an emergency structure plastic products, covered with a layer of paint that reflects light.
The advantages of plastic mesh fencing are:
- Possibility of installation without additional attributes;
- extreme lightness of design and ease of carrying;
- color variety of products;
- absence of corrosion and, as a consequence, resistance of polymer materials to environmental influences;
- long service life, which often exceeds a decade;
- if there is a risk of injury when operating a metal structure, then the plastic alternative is absolutely safe;
- resistance to ultraviolet rays;
- ease of care. There is no need to cover the structure with a protective layer or enamel. You can clean the fence from dirt using ordinary water;
- polymer material non-toxic, therefore does not cause diseases or allergies.
Among the shortcomings, one serious disadvantage can be highlighted. Plastic fences do not provide complete protection against the entry of ill-wishers into the area.
They are easily susceptible to mechanical stress, and there will be no noise warning of the appearance of robbers, unlike the case with metal structures. That is why it is recommended to use them not as the main fence, but as a partition on the site.
Separate view mesh fencing is corrugated mesh, which surpasses all other models in strength. It is made by a special weave of metal rods, which is similar to that used in weaving. The metal rods are bent, and after intertwining with each other, they are secured. Their thickness can vary from 0.2 to 0.7 cm. The corrugated structure can have different strengths:
- standard models.
- Models and partial corrugation. There is no corrugation on the wire from which they are made.
- Models with complex corrugation. Here the warp and weft have additional fluted curves.
The raw materials for the manufacture of products with relief can be varied:
- carbon steel;
- high alloy steel;
- low carbon steel.
An unusual option for decorating a site is gabion mesh. It consists of welded or twisted mesh boxes filled with various materials.
Boxes most often have the shape of a rectangle or cylinder; they are sometimes made of reinforcing mesh. Cells can be hexagonal or rectangular in shape. The most popular fillers are stone and wood cuts, but other building materials are sometimes used.
Lightweight metal mesh is used as a temporary fence on the site. The parts of the wire in this design are connected using a hinge unit. To make such a mesh strong, cells are made of unequal sizes. With each row their size decreases by 5-10 cm, and then becomes larger again. Such grids are convenient to use during construction work, however, they are short-lived.
Colors
The range of shades in which fence nets are made is not very wide. For each species, a certain range of colors is considered the most popular.
- The chain-link mesh can have grey colour, especially if it is galvanized. If the structure is painted, then most often it is green or brown. Sometimes you can see yellow, black or red shades. Colored mesh requires compliance with painting standards, which involve calculating a coefficient for painting a lattice fence.
- Welded mesh is most often white or green. There are designs in blue and red tones.
- Plastic fences are often made orange, light green or yellow. This combination of colors helps to attract attention, and sometimes plays a decorative role.
- For originality, areas with a grid can be “diluted” with several monolithic blocks with photo printing. Thus, an almost transparent fence in combination with bright colors would be an interesting addition landscape design your site.
Which one to choose?
In order not to make a mistake with the choice of material for fencing, you need to take into account a number of additional nuances, and also consider some types of mesh models.
- If you have a vegetable garden on your property, consider purchasing a shade net. A shade fence made from synthetic materials will protect your plants from scorching rays and provide optimal ratio light and shadow. You can choose products with different degrees of ray transmission for more or less darkening.
- The ability to independently transport the material to your site. If you have nothing to transport bulky structures with, a complete Euronet will suit you. Finished materials in rolls it is very easy to transport in a regular car.
- When choosing a gabion fence, think about how best to fill its box. Design your future fence in advance. So, in design you can successfully combine two different fillers, for example, stone and board. An interesting design can be created using crushed stone filling.
- In addition to standard welded fences, there is such a variety as expanded metal mesh. It has diamond-shaped cells and is highly durable.
- Pay attention to reviews of manufacturing companies. Among them you can find companies that, instead of traditional 2D format products, produce welded fences with a 3D effect.
Fence mesh is one of the most common building materials used for fencing. This material has a fairly long service life, it is convenient and practical, and also inexpensive. It is easy to install and dismantle with my own hands, and also reused after dismantling. The products can be used not only to mark the boundaries of the territory, but also for the frame of a hedge and as decorative element. The article talks about the types of meshes and methods of their installation.
Types of fence mesh
The chain-link mesh is represented by the following main types:
- Non-galvanized
- Galvanized
- Plasticized
Non-galvanized is the cheapest option, but has the shortest service life because it is susceptible to corrosion. In contrast, galvanized steel is coated with a protective anti-corrosion layer, and therefore its cost is higher. The metal in the plasticized composition is covered with a layer of plastic that protects from negative environmental influences. This option is the most expensive, although the most durable.
In addition, models are divided into rhombic and square (according to the shape of the cells), standard and lightweight.
Plastic mesh for fence
Plastic products have appeared on the construction market quite recently. She is gradually starting to compete metal products. It is based on an extruded polymer from which the fibers are made.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of plastic products are:
- Possibility to choose the color, size, shape of cells;
- Ease of transportation and installation;
- High resistance to negative factors environment;
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures;
- Durability;
- Safety and non-toxicity of the material;
- Easy to care for.
Plastic mesh fencing
However, among the advantages there are also significant drawback plastic fencing: its strength. For example, such a fence cannot serve as a barrier for intruders. Therefore, it is recommended to use fences made of such material to delimit individual areas within a dacha (garden) area, for example, lawns and flower beds.
To install a plastic fence, you do not need the help of professional builders. After all, to install it, it will be enough to bury the support pillars at a distance of 2-3 meters from each other, without even concreting them. The canvas itself is attached to the supports using wire or beautiful garters. To increase the rigidity of the product, additional wire wiring can be laid at the top and bottom of the fence.
Chain-link mesh for fence
It’s not for nothing that chain-link is one of the most popular options when building a fence, because it has a number of advantages. Let's take a closer look at the main pros and cons similar products, as well as features of their installation.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of chain-link are most often mentioned:
- Long service life;
- Strength;
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures;
- Ease of installation;
- Low cost;
- Possibility of reuse after dismantling;
- Free penetration sun rays without possible shading;
- High protective function;
- Possibility of adding barbed wire or electric fence to the structure;
- Easy to care for.
Having decided to fence your site with a chain-link, you should be well aware of not only its advantages, but also its disadvantages, among which are the insecurity of the fenced area from prying eyes, as well as the non-prestigious appearance. In addition, with its help it will be quite difficult to build a fence exceeding 3.5 meters.
How to install it yourself
Installation can be done using two methods: sectional and tension method. Let's consider a simpler option, that is, we will tell you how to build a fence using the tension method.
Installation of a chain-link fence
To secure the canvas you will need support posts, both metal and wooden. To install them, you need to dig holes in the ground, the bottom of which should preferably be strengthened with sand and crushed stone. Wooden pillars are installed in the prepared holes, sprinkled with earth and compacted. For better shrinkage, it is recommended to fill the filled hole with water so that the soil becomes denser. Metal poles need concreting. Therefore, the prepared holes are filled with ordinary concrete mortar. It is also necessary to ensure that all pillars have the same height and are installed strictly vertically.
After installing all the supports and hardening of the concrete, they proceed to tensioning the mesh. To do this, a roll with it is placed near one of the corner posts and securely secured with nails (staples) on wooden pillars, or on pre-welded hooks on metal supports. When the canvas is fixed on the first support, they begin to unwind the roll, moving to the second post, where the fastening operation is repeated. In this case, it is worth making sure that the lower edge of the non-galvanized product does not touch the surface of the soil, but is located at a distance of 10 cm from it. To prevent the canvas from sagging, it is necessary to fasten it with some tension, using a steel cable or a piece of reinforcement passed through the cells at the top or bottom of the canvas. To join two rolls together, use special joining elements, in other words, simply screw the end of one roll into the beginning of the other. The tensioning process continues until the entire fence is tightened around the perimeter.
Welded
More labor-intensive is the construction of a fence made of welded mesh. In this case, the canvas is pre-welded into steel frames. This type has proven itself to be the strongest and most durable, which is why it is most often used for fencing various sports facilities and private areas. Since the welded product is based on strong steel wire with a diameter of 3-5 mm, it is produced not in rolls, but in cards, the size of which is 2x2.5 meters.
External features of welded products
The sectional design makes it possible to perform various design solutions. In addition, it has particular strength and reliability, because all the rods that make up the canvas are welded to each other at the intersection points. In addition, each fragment is additionally equipped with stiffening ribs, which are responsible for preserving the original shape of each card and the fence as a whole.
Advantages and disadvantages
An attractive feature of the welded model is its moderate cost and high quality. You can also highlight the following advantages of the product:
- Free access to sunlight and good circulation of air and light;
- Low weight of the structure;
- Resistance to adverse environmental factors;
- Surface safety;
- Ease of installation;
- Possibility of replacing a damaged fragment;
- Easy to care for;
- Aesthetics.
Along with the advantages, one can highlight such a disadvantage as excessive visibility of the territory. However, it can be easily corrected by planting greenery or climbing plants along the fence.
How to install it yourself
For self-installation it will take more effort and time. So, excavation consist of digging a trench 1 meter deep and 0.5 meter wide along the entire perimeter of the fence. The bottom of the trench is strengthened with a mixture of crushed stone and sand, on which formwork with a reinforcing frame is installed. In this case, the formwork should rise 20 cm above the ground surface. In other words, work is being carried out on the construction of a strip foundation.
Then they move on to installing supports and pouring the foundation. After the solution has hardened, begin fastening the sections using special fasteners or welding machine. Each frame can be further reinforced with a corner.
Euro mesh fence
Among all types of welded mesh, models with a special polymer coating, the so-called Euro mesh, are especially popular. This material allows you to obtain strong and beautiful fencing for relatively low price. The fabric is woven from steel wire coated with PVC. Its diameter is 2.5 mm, and the cell size can be different: 50x50 mm and 100x50 mm. On the construction market, the material is sold in rolls, 2 m and 1.5 m high and 25 m long, each of which is packed in thick paper and polyethylene.
Advantages and disadvantages
Fences built using such material have greater rigidity and reliability at a low price, and therefore compete with wire fences made of chain-link, corrugated board or wood. The thing is that the polymer covering the wire is much thicker and denser than polymer paint; it does not crack or fade, as a result of which there is no need to additionally coat the wire with zinc, which reduces its price. In addition, externally, fences made of steel mesh with PVC coating look much more interesting than chain-link, and therefore can be used in landscape design.
Euro mesh fencing
Quite often, such material is sold complete with support pillars, the installation of which does not require concreting. Therefore, the construction of the fence can be done at any time of the year. In addition, a PVC-coated fence can be easily dismantled and reused in another location.
How to install it yourself
A fence made of such material is quite easy to install yourself. Since the material itself has high rigidity, there is no need to install support pillars more often than every 3 meters. The roll unwinds easily and conveniently and stretches between the posts. The algorithm is the same as for installing a regular chain-link. It includes marking the territory, installing support pillars and direct installation of the mesh itself.
How to choose a fence mesh
When choosing a mesh for building a fence, you should decide for what purpose the fence will be built and what requirements are imposed on it. For example, products made from thin wire with large cells are completely unsuitable for fencing a large area, since it quickly deforms.
When choosing the type of fabric for building a fence, it is recommended to pay attention to the size of its cells. You should know that the smaller the cells, the stronger the fabric. The stronger the canvas, the less light it lets through. Therefore, you need to choose the material based on your own requirements. For example, the best option for a summer cottage there will be a model with a cell size of 40-60 mm, which has sufficient strength and allows required amount sunlight. For fencing sports ground A product with cells whose size does not exceed 40 mm is better suited, since it is more durable.
You should also pay attention to the material from which the mesh is made. The lowest cost is simple black non-galvanized. When installing a fence made from it, you need to know that this material needs regular painting, as it is susceptible to rust. Thus, your costs will exceed the original cost. Therefore, a more profitable option would be to purchase a galvanized and painted model. Its service life is about 20 years. A more expensive, but also more reliable option is to use a welded mesh coated with a special PVC coating. For this reason, the choice also depends on your financial capabilities.
Select by cell size, thickness and width
The choice of mesh for fencing does not depend on the shape of its cells. Their size matters here, as does the thickness of the wire. They are chosen based on the requirements for the fence. For example, a model with large cells made of thin wire is not suitable for fencing an area where Domestic bird. You should know that the larger the cells, the more transparent the fabric, and the smaller they are, the denser the fabric. This fact must also be taken into account, because some plants planted along the fence need large quantities sunlight, and therefore a product with small cells is not suitable for them.
You also need to understand that the larger the mesh, the thinner the wire from which the mesh itself is made. Thin wire prone to sagging and rapid deformation, therefore not suitable for fencing large territories and requires frequent installation of support pillars. For this reason, a mesh with a thickness of 2-3 mm is most often chosen. You should know that if it has a polymer coating, then the actual diameter of the metal is 0.4-0.5 mm smaller.
- Cell size. They should all be the same and even.
- Edges of the canvas. They should be curved and well trimmed.
- Roll weight. It should not exceed 80 kg.
- Information about the manufacturer. It contains not only the name, but also the dimensions of the material, as well as the date of its production.
Reviews: which chain-link mesh is best for a fence
When choosing a chain link for fencing, it would be wise to be guided not only by personal preferences and advice from sellers, but also to listen to the reviews of those who have already made a purchase or put the fence into operation. At the same time, pay attention to reviews about the price of the product, its quality and strength, as well as the simplicity and method of installation.
Price category
You should know that the cost depends on the width of the roll itself, the thickness of the wire and the size of the cells. The thicker the wire and the greater the width, the greater the weight of the roll, and therefore its price. In addition, the cost depends on the availability and type protective coating. So, the cheapest will be black non-galvanized, and the most expensive will be galvanized with PVC coating.
The most popular is a mesh with a cell of 50x50 mm. A product with such a cell and a wire thickness of 2.5 mm will be 20% cheaper than with a larger cell and less durable wire.
Quality, degree of reliability
If we are talking about quality, then it would be irrational to purchase a simple non-galvanized mesh, since its service life is not very long. In addition, you will have to additionally color it, which entails financial expenses. Therefore, it is only suitable for the construction of temporary fencing, for example during construction. The most optimal choice called galvanized mesh. Its cost will be slightly higher (no more than 30% of the unprocessed cost), but its service life will be at least 15 years.
If we are talking about a mesh with a polymer coating, then you should know that the strength of the material depends not so much on the type of polymer, but on the base on which it was applied. Therefore, if an ordinary black mesh is coated with polymer, its service life will be only 5-6 years, although the price will be 1.5 times higher. It is best when the polymer coating is applied to galvanized wire. This ensures not only the reliability of the mesh, but also its decorative effect, and the cost will be less than one and a half times the price of simple galvanization.
Construction speed
The construction of a chain-link fence does not require much effort and time. As a rule, the construction of such a fence does not require concreting the supports, and therefore can be completed in a fairly short period of time. An exception may be a sectional fence made of welded mesh, which has significant weight. To build it you will need strip foundation with concreted support pillars.
Since it is widely used in almost all industries including Agriculture, construction, mechanical engineering, etc.
Depending on the material from which it is made, steel mesh can be stainless, steel or galvanized with a polymer coating. There are different ways to make it, as well as thickness. Currently producing:
- woven mesh or chain-link,
- galvanized,
- welded steel mesh,
- woven or plaster,
- expanded metal.
Steel mesh is usually called a product made of metal in the form of a woven or woven fabric. The material for it is steel wire, which is woven into cells different shapes and size. With the help of such a mesh, bulk materials are sorted and liquid materials are filtered. It is used for strengthening slopes, as well as for screeding and reinforcing walls in construction industry. Fences, fencing, animal cages, etc. are made from steel mesh.
Meshes of different types are used for different purposes; they have their own characteristics of use and manufacturing specifics.
Woven mesh (chain-link) is produced without heat treatment on special machines with manual or automatic drive. On them, wire spirals made of low-carbon wire are intertwined with each other. The wire can be galvanized or PVC coated. Bulk materials are sifted with a chain-link and solutions are filtered. Fences, enclosures, enclosures, etc. are made from it.
Galvanized steel mesh is a durable and reliable material. It has high strength and is resistant to moisture, aggressive environments and temperature fluctuations. Thanks to these qualities, it is used for the construction of fences and enclosures, enclosures and cages. It is used to strengthen thermal insulation coatings and is used to reinforce brickwork. This mesh is used when it is necessary to obtain small fractions of bulk building materials.
The material for it is low-carbon steel wire with a thickness of 0.6-2 mm. When building roads, a grid with dimensions of 50x50x4 is technologically practical. The wire in it is connected into square or rectangular cells using the contact welding method.
Woven or plaster mesh is used during plastering work. It is used to level the surface of walls and filter solutions. It is made from high-alloy and low-carbon steel wire, which can be either galvanized or non-galvanized. This woven mesh with small cells, reminiscent of woven fabric, is often used as a sieve for bulk building materials.
The material for expanded metal mesh is a solid sheet of metal 0.5-2 mm thick, in which the cells are cut out and stretched. Low carbon stainless or galvanized steel is mainly used. The mesh is used during plastering and puttying work. Fences, cages and enclosures are made from it.