Wire mesh is one of the most prevalent materials available for construction use. It is available in multiple sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and strengths — perfect for any kind of construction project!

Here is a brief rundown of how wire mesh is beneficial to the construction industry.

What is Wire Mesh?

As the name implies, wire mesh is produced by welding wires of different lengths and thicknesses in a crisscross pattern to form a screen. Stainless steel is the most popular material used to create wire mesh because it is resistant to rust and corrosion.

Where is Wire Mesh Used?

Suppliers will send stainless steel wire mesh out to multiple types of construction projects, including:

• Infrastructure projects: highways, bridges, manhole chambers, tunnels, parking lots
• Commercial applications: office buildings, arenas
• Residential buildings: houses, basements, garages
• Agricultural projects: swimming pools, irrigation pools

Light Weight Architectural Expanded Mesh for Outer Wall Hanging

Why is Wire Mesh Used?

Safety: Wire mesh provides strength to support surfaces, walls, and construction materials, as well as additional weight or traffic, once they are set in place. For example, wire mesh is used in roadway and bridge paving for extra structure. It can also hold up tunnel walls.

Stability: Along the same lines, the consistency of wire mesh provides stability that would otherwise be lacking. This is one of the main reasons why wire mesh is used in cement floors and foundations.

Durability: A slab of concrete supported by wire mesh is much stronger than a standalone slab of concrete. In many cases, it is stronger than rebar. Additionally, rust and corrosion resistance means it will last longer than non-wire mesh products.

Wire mesh is an invaluable construction material with dozens of applications. If you are on the market for a stainless steel wire supplier in PA, get in touch with an expert over at Wickwire Warehouse Inc.

WHAT IS WIRE MESH?

Wire mesh, which is also referred to as wire cloth or wire fabric, is an extremely versatile product that has thousands of different applications throughout the world. What makes wire mesh such an adaptable product is that is can be produced in a countless number of specifications. Depending upon manufacturing capabilities, there are almost endless combinations of opening sizes and diameter wires that can be produced, either in a woven or welded construction.

Wire mesh is commonly used in industrial applications when separation or filtration is needed; it is also popular for use in commercial applications, like insect screening or animal fencing. More widespread applications for wire mesh include: various types of security mesh, like window, machine and stairwell panel guards, fireplace screen, bird screen, gutter guards, ventilation and RFI shielding. More recently, wire mesh has emerged into the architectural field and the art scene.

Edward J. Darby & Son, Inc. prides itself on maintaining one of the most complete and extensive wire mesh inventories in the United States. Darby weaves, welds and stocks thousands of different wire mesh specifications including: woven and welded wire mesh, space (clear opening) wire cloth, standard or market grade, milling grade, and bolting grade.

In our 160 plus years of an industry leader, Edward J. Darby & Son, Inc. has supplied wire mesh to a broad range of industries and fields including: agricultural, automotive, biometrics, building & construction products, chemical, coal, electronic, food, glass, heat treating, insulation, machining, mining, oil and oil refining, plastics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, textile and tobacco.

This website includes two very important sections to better familiarize the visitor to the nuts and bolts of the wire mesh industry. Our Wire Mesh Glossary contains definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts; important information related to common Metals & Alloys is also worth exploring.