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Size Steel Mesh for a Concrete Slab?","articleBlurb":"The size of the reinforcing mesh or reo mesh is dependent on what you are using it for. ","articleId":"99286CD0-C252-714F-ADC3-F2449E205BF9","primaryCategoryId":"110","isQuotableCategory":true,"primaryCategoryName":"Concrete Formwork","featureImageUrl":"https://www.localsearch.com.au/resources/articles/concreting/mesh-on-slab.jpg","urlSlug":"/guides/concrete-formwork/what-size-steel-mesh-for-a-concrete-slab","sectionArray":[{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"","text":"If you are looking to reinforce the concrete's tensile strength, you will want a larger steel reinforcing mesh to carry that load. For example, if you are making a rebar (steel reinforcing bar), which is typically used to strengthen concrete compression, you would use #4 or #5 steel wire mesh.\r\rIf your application doesn't need any tensile strength in the concrete (i.e., it's simply an overlay) and all of your tensile strength needs come from whatever support system you choose underneath. In that case, a smaller gauge wire mesh is popular. This will make installation easier and cheaper as well as be less cumbersome.\r\rThe most common size of mesh reinforcement for this application is #14 or #16, but if you are welding the mesh sheet together to create a \"mesh blanket\", then you could use anything up to about #20 gauge wire. Larger wire gauges are harder to bend and manipulate, so it's typically not cost-effective to use larger reinforcing mesh in residential projects outside of welding them into place. These are ideal for larger projects.\r\rThe most important thing to remember about mesh size is that it should not be smaller than the diameter of your rebar or bar steel.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What size is F72 mesh?","text":"F72 is a wire reinforcing mesh 6mm in wire diameter. It is used for reinforcing bars in beams, columns, and in wall reinforcement applications. It is available in standard sizes of 6.0m length x 2.4m width if you purchase the SL and RL category of products.\r\rIt works by reinforcing the tensile strength of the concrete, which you would place it beneath. It typically works quite well with #5 rebar or steel reinforcing bars (rebars).","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is rebar?","text":"Reinforcing bars (rebars), also called reinforcing steel, tend to be steel rods placed inside concrete beams and pillars to increase their tensile strength. Rebars are manufactured in varying sizes. The most common steel used is rebar or structural steel, which is a compacted and welded mesh of galvanized high-tensile wire measuring 3/8 inch by 1/2 inch. If you need something to carry the load for your structure, such as a beam or pillar, but don't want it to deflate like air can with normal construction forms like wood, you should use rebar instead.\r\rThe primary benefit of using rebar over other materials is that it has high tensile strength.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What size rebar do I need for a concrete slab?","text":"The diameter of the rebar for your concrete slab depends on many variables, including what you are using it for and how much weight it needs to bear. 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Check the most suitable packaging beforehand or consult structural engineers if you are not sure what to use.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is a mesh blanket?","text":"A mesh blanket is a form of mesh reinforcement that you can use when pouring concrete slabs or even in conjunction with wood forms. It is usually made with wire and looks like a loose blanket. To use reinforcement mesh, you simply place it over your wood forms and fill the area underneath with concrete. After curing and the concrete slab has set, you remove the wooden supports from the concrete slabs and voila! For ordinary concrete slab work like residential projects, a single layer of mesh sheet is adequate.\r\rYou have a durable concrete structure without having to deal with wooden stakes, which may rot or become brittle in time under pressure. Mesh blankets are typically made from #14 gauge steel wire but will vary between manufacturers, so always read your product's technical specifications before choosing which one is best for you.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Is wire mesh necessary in a concrete driveway?","text":"No, it is unnecessary to use wire mesh when laying down a concrete driveway, but it can be helpful and, in some cases, mandated by the building codes in your area. This is because when you pour layers of concrete, if they are too thin, then the slab could crack or crumble over time especially for driveways that handle a lot of traffic and are not maintained.\r\rAdding rebar or reinforcing rods can strengthen your structure and prevent this from occurring - much like adding steel bars inside a wall so that it doesn't collapse under pressure. The mesh reinforcement works by making sure all parts of your concrete slab will bear quite an amount of weight without giving way at any single point.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What does F72 mesh mean?","text":"F72 is simply the designation of the wire mesh. It means that it is 6mm in diameter. 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