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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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