Choosing a masonry mesh for bricks

The masonry mesh used in the construction industry is an important addition to the work of a professional bricklayer. With its help, the process of reinforcing the structure is carried out. What is this building material, which one is better to choose? This question is asked by many builders who prefer to form the masonry on their own. About this article.

The use of a mesh is optimal in cases where it is necessary to ensure the performance of work with fluid solutions or to connect dissimilar materials. For brickwork, a size of 50x50 mm for cells is considered optimal. The choice of material for its manufacture can be quite varied.

Masonry mesh for bricks, which is widely used in the construction of foundations, buildings and structures, can be produced in various versions. There are a number of the most popular options and their variations.

• There are metal nets. In this case, steel wire with BP marking is used in the manufacture, and a thickness range from three to five millimeters. The connection of individual reinforcing elements into a mesh is carried out by welding in an industrial environment, using semi-automatic devices. Finished metal elements can be additionally galvanized. An anti-corrosion coating is applied after welding.

• Basalt. The wire made of stone fiber is connected by means of cable ties made of durable polyethylene. To increase adhesion, it is allowed to form an additional coating from the outside from a mixture of sand and glue. Strength characteristics of the mesh correspond to the metal analogue. At the same time, it is safer to use, durable, and not subject to corrosive effects.

• Fiberglass. A modern composite solution for structures that do not have significant loads on their base. They are produced in the form of strips of a given length and width, supplied in rolls. The mesh is very strong, but it has a number of operational limitations that prevent it from performing work on objects with a high intensity of operational loads.

What types of masonry mesh are the most durable? First of all, you need to pay attention to the section and the size of the cells. When used in combination with large-format building blocks, large-mesh versions of 100x100 mm are used. In addition to the square section, there is also a diamond-shaped mesh. Such masonry material has dimensions of 50x100 mm. The length of the roll is from 2 to 5 m. The width of the strip is from 0.5 to 2 m.

The use of masonry grids allows for the reinforcement of horizontal and vertical structures, the formation of arches and monolithic concrete solutions. This reinforcement option is also suitable for the construction of brick fences. When choosing a suitable solution, it is worth paying attention to the fact that mesh products of this type have a fairly wide range in their application.

For example, when reinforcing brickwork, predominantly metal mesh is used, with a wire thickness of 3-4 mm. In the cladding, and in the bearing walls, such an addition is laid every three rows. Lightweight facing bricks are recommended to be laid with basalt mesh.It has thicker veins, over 5 mm, and is not suitable for solid pottery.

The need to lay an additional reinforcing component into the wall structure requires adherence to a certain procedure. It is laid directly into the solution. It can be fixed horizontally and vertically. In particular, the second option is relevant for the formation of walls and columns that need reinforcement. Strips to the desired size are cut from solid sheets and rolls.

Corner elements are reinforced with metal wire sections bent in accordance with the geometric characteristics of the building. The use of reinforcing elements makes it possible to ensure a more even distribution of loads on the supporting elements. In addition, masonry mesh is mandatory for use in areas of high seismic hazard.

The use of mesh as part of the masonry is recommended in the professional field, when independently conducting construction work. With its help, it is possible to guarantee excellent strength characteristics of the finished structure of a building or structure.

From the video you will learn about the reinforcement of brickwork with "STREN C5" mesh.