Tips For Choosing Wire Mesh For Your Project
by Enrique Griffin
Wire mesh is simple to define: it's a grid made from metal. It can be made by weaving strands of wire together, by welding interlocking strands of metal together, or by perforating a sheet of metal to make a grid pattern. While wire mesh may sound like a simple product, it can be used in a variety of projects from making animal cages to providing architectural support for a building. In order to get the right kind of wire mesh for your project, it is important to know what variables you have to choose from:
Types of Metal
Wire mesh can be made from all different types of metal including copper, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. Choosing the type of metal for your project depends on what you intend to use the mesh for. For example, if you plan on using the mesh as the base for an outdoor catwalk, then you want something like galvanized steel that will not corrode. On the other hand, if you want to use the mesh for an interior architectural feature, you should choose a showy metal such as bronze or copper, so you get something that will add to the aesthetics of your project.
Grid Patterns
There are a variety of grid patterns to choose from. Some grid patterns, such as a hexagonal pattern, will add to the strength of your grid. Some other patterns will not necessarily add any rigidity or strength, but they will make the grid more aesthetically pleasing. Again, the key is to choose a pattern that will work well within the parameters of your project.
Shape of the Metal
Another factor to consider is the type of wire you use to make up your grid pattern. Using metal bars will make for a very solid mesh. Similarly, using ultra-thin strands of wire will help to make a fine mesh such as you might use in making a filter. These are just a couple of the variables you have to choose from when choosing the shape and size of the metal used in making your mesh. In order to make sure you get the right size and shape of wire, you need to be very clear about your needs when you talk with the vendor you choose to buy from.
Whether you need chicken wire to act as a foundation for a stuccoed house, or a bronze wire mesh to add to the beauty of the interior of your house, a good wire mesh vendor should be able to help you. Just make sure you analyze your needs and then communicate them clearly to your vendor.
Contact a company like Midwestern Industries Inc for more information and assistance.
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