Woven Mesh is Often Preferred
There are many different sizes of wire meshes that are available
Until recently, Galvanized After woven meshes were as easy to obtain as the welded products. Woven mesh is not always exactly square due to the weaving process which can cause slight distortions resulting in a "wavy" mesh. Depending on the final application, woven products are often preferred over the welded meshes. They tend to be a bit heavier and stronger. They are also more costly.
Some Common Sizes
As the small opening wire mesh size gets smaller, so does the gauge or thickness of the wires. The more common sizes and wire gauges of square meshes are:
- 1/2" - also known as 2 x 2 and 2 mesh (2 squares per inch) 19 gauge wire
- 3/8" - also known as 3 x 3 and 3 mesh (approximately 3 squares per inch) 21 gauge wire
- 1/4" - also known as 4 x 4 and 4 mesh (4 squares per inch) 23 gauge wire
- 1/8" - also known as 8 x 8 and 8 mesh (8 squares per inch) 27 gauge wire
Galvanized After Mesh, Special Ordering There are many other Galvanized After mesh
- 5/8" - 17 gauge wire
- 3/4" - 16 gauge wire
In addition to galvanized products, the 1/2", 19 gauge and 1/4", 23 gauge mesh styles are available with a black PVC coating over the Galvanized After core wire.
These excellent and long lasting meshes can meet the requirements of many different projects and Louis Page can help you think through the various mesh types and possibilities. Simply call us at (866) 328-5018.