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Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

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Is there a difference between the term "fabric" and the term "mesh"?  I have always referred to it as fabric, but a colleague suggested that a mesh and a fabric are different terms to be used based on the gage of the wire.

RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

30 years ago, welded wire mesh was a common term... now welded wire fabric seems to be the norm... I'm not aware of any distinction.

Dik

RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

Welded wire reinforcement is used by the WRI.  I know of no real difference.  The wire size and all that is determined by your callout.

RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

Don't remember the source, but have heard the product that comes in rolls referred to as "fabric", the product that comes in flat sheets "mesh". Have seen the two used interchangeably.

Wire mesh is also a name for another product with uses unrelated to concrete
http://www2.mcnichols.com/products/wiremesh/

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RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

SRE:
Not aware of that distinction... I've seen both spec'd to be in flat sheets.  My standard notes stipulate flat sheets but have changed the text from WWM to WW Fabric... don't use WWF.

RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

Chain-link fences are specified as fabric of certain height, gage and fabric opening space. Welded wire fabric can be bought in rolls or flat sheets, depending on the gage. CRSI Design Handbook refers to it as welded wire fabric. Masonry joints are reinforced with welded wire reinforcement and it comes in strips that fit within the CMU width.  

RE: Welded wire FABRIC or MESH

dik - Probably just the way local contractor's refer to the rolls & sheet. I have rarely used either (like fibers better).

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