Reinforcing mesh for reinforcing concrete masonry

In the modern construction world reinforcing mesh is used to strengthen concrete masonry, reinforced concrete or gypsum structures, and a special kind of mesh is used in the manufacture of reinforced glass.

Properties of reinforcing mesh

The main technical characteristics that form the market price of the grid and affect the final choice of buyers are the dimensions of the cells and the diameter of the rods, of which it consists. The bars can be smooth or corrugated with a diameter of 3-5 millimeters. According to the fabrication material, the mesh is divided into metal and polymer. The first serve to strengthen the slagblock, concrete or brick walls, the second is not in vain called plaster or paint. It is thanks to them on the surface of a freshly plastered wall, cracks will never appear. But when the reinforcing mesh is missing or laid with a violation of technology, defects appear without fail. Polymer meshes are impregnated with a special composition resistant to alkali, which makes them practically invulnerable to the effect of sudden temperature changes, corrosion, etc.

Specifications

A qualitative reinforcing mesh has the following characteristics:

• Excellent resists tears and sprains.
• Helps overcome internal pressure caused by changes in air humidity and temperature changes.
• Prevents the appearance of cracks in any climatic and weather conditions.
• Increases the level of mechanical strength of the wall.
• The material is resistant to alkaline environment, which is very important, given that virtually all solutions used in the decoration of buildings are alkaline.
• Reinforcing mesh for plaster and all other types of technological and convenient to use.

Reinforcing mesh for flooring

Reinforcement of the floor is made in those cases, if the layer of concrete laid on the screed, is thinner than 80 mm. Despite the apparent strength and strength, concrete is a fragile enough material, especially when experiencing constant vibrational and dynamic loads, so the operation of the reinforced network is entirely justified. In some cases, reinforce only some sections of the floor or the grid is used to strengthen the seams. Thanks to reinforcement, you can save on the amount of concrete, because this procedure allows you to reduce the thickness of the screed layer without any damage to quality.

And the nuances ...

The reinforcing mesh of metal is fastened by means of dowels, which are clogged in staggered order at a distance of 20-30 cm from each other. The mesh is lapped by lapped strips. Polymer network is glued to any putty (except for finish). Mesh strips are also overlapped or at the closest possible distance from each other (up to 1 cm) and make sure that the joint of the mesh does not coincide with the lines of appearance of the alleged cracks. Reinforcing mesh for floors and walls is fixed between layers of concrete screed or plaster. Such a network is used for insulation of facade walls with mineral wool or foam. It is frost-resistant, light in weight, non-corrosive and easy to use.