- Widths
- 50 to 200 mm
- Length
- 3000 mm
- Wire
- 3, 4, 5 mm
- Materials
- Galvanised, stainless
Overview
Truss mesh is continuous joint reinforcement for single-wythe walls, embedded in the horizontal mortar joints.
Joint reinforcement has long been necessary for good performance in masonry construction.
ApplicationHorizontal mortar joints in single-wythe walls.
- Reinforces a variety of masonry walls.
- Greatly reduces cracking from thermal stresses.
- Improves resistance to water penetration, as cracks are controlled.
- Increases lateral flexural strength.
- Bonds exterior and interior wythes in composite walls, and masonry at intersecting walls and corners.
- Galvanised for internal use, stainless steel for external use.
Specifications
| Reference | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Material | Wire diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTM 050 | 50 | 3000 | Galvanised steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 100 | 100 | 3000 | Galvanised steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 150 | 150 | 3000 | Galvanised steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 200 | 200 | 3000 | Galvanised steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 050 S | 50 | 3000 | Stainless steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 100 S | 100 | 3000 | Stainless steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 150 S | 150 | 3000 | Stainless steel | 3/4/5 |
| FTM 200 S | 200 | 3000 | Stainless steel | 3/4/5 |
Other sizes available on request.
Source: Expanded Mesh & Metal Products catalogue, page 22 (PDF, opens in a new tab), Expanded Mesh & Metal Products catalogue, page 41 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Materials and standards
- Manufactured to
- BS EN 845-3:2003, ASTM A951/A951M
- Pre-galvanised wire
- BS EN 10244-2:2001 (formerly BS 443), ASTM A641/A641M
- Stainless steel wire
- BS EN 10088-3:2005 (formerly BS 1554:1990), grades 304, 316, 316L; ASTM A580/A580M; ASTM A1022/A1022M
- Standards for expanded metal lath and block meshSheet, strip, coil, corner and rib lath; block work mesh
- Standards for block reinforcementLadder, truss and prefabricated corners and tees
Standards are shown as listed in the FERREX catalogues. Request current test and compliance documents for your specification.
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