Wire mesh should always be placed in a sidewalk. The wire mesh reinforces concrete that is only strong in compression. The concrete expands and contract in the summer and winter and the mesh will minimize cracking. It also helps when your neighbor drives his pick up truck across your sidewalk. Whenever a concrete road/bridge deck is placed reinforcing steel or heavy mesh is in it. The state agency doesn't do it unless it's needed.
Fiber mesh is the best way to go in my opinion! You save the cost of wire mesh , and installtion! And works better than wire.
Should be pretty good, but there could be a lot of pressure on the mesh and it could break. That's probably why this is not common. Of course it can't be anything that will corrode over time
Steel wire mesh is welded by spot welding which could be continuous or staggered, depending on the application and strength of joints required. Sometimes, they are fastened by screws to the frame which serves as retainer also.
Yes, but you will need to reinforce with a wire mesh and then pour.
Concrete is what you make a sidewalk from. To make concrete, you mix Portland cement, sand, gravel (aggregate) and water. The cement holds the aggregate together.
A very low grade of steel bar or even large mesh steel wire is used in sidewalks.
That would depend on the wire thickness, and size of mesh.
You should put a chicken wire mesh fencing above where you have the chickens. An owl cannot swoop down and grab the chickens through the wire mesh.
IT helps strengthen the concrete and prevent cracking But please note usually the "welded wire mesh" used in concrete is named reinforcing mesh, its wire is ribbed. And the wire of welded wire mesh in industry usually is plain, it used for fence panel, floor heating system and so on. The following are reinforcing mesh and welded wire mesh link. dingzhenfence.com/product/Welded_Wire_Mesh.html dingzhenfence.com/product/Welded%20Wire%20Mesh
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Fiber mesh is the best way to go in my opinion! You save the cost of wire mesh , and installtion! And works better than wire.
To strengthen a sidewalk, you can add a layer of concrete on top or apply a concrete sealer to protect the surface from damage. Consider using reinforcing materials such as rebar or wire mesh to provide additional support. Regular maintenance, like fixing cracks and addressing drainage issues, can also help prolong the lifespan of the sidewalk.
There are several places to buy wire mesh depending on it's intended usage. DIY stores like B&Q and Wickes stock wire mesh for building and garden requirements. Amazon and eBay have that too, as well as mesh for kitchen and craft purposes.
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16 is probably wire guage.
W9xW9 welded wire mesh consists of lengths of steel wire welded into 9 inch by 9 inch squares. This material is used to reinforce concrete panels and floors.