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6 gauge welded wire mesh sheets

The most common mesh for slabs on grade. 6 gauge wire (W2.9) welded on a 6 in square grid, supplied as flat 8 × 20 ft sheets.

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Specifications

Designation

6×6 W2.9/W2.9

Older name

6x6-6/6

Wire diameter

0.192 in · 4.9 mm

Wire cross-section

0.029 in² · 18.7 mm²

Spacing

6 × 6 in · 152 × 152 mm

Steel area each way

0.058 in²/ft · 123 mm²/m

Sheet size

8 × 20 ft · 2.44 × 6.10 m

Sheet area

160 ft² · 14.9 m²

Approx. weight per sheet

66 lb · 30 kg

Weight per area

39 lb per 100 ft² · 1.9 kg/m²

Wire

Plain, cold-drawn steel

Finish

Black (uncoated)

Standard

Meets ASTM A1064/A1064M and CSA G30.5. Third-party testing on request

Sizes, weights and steel areas are nominal. Follow your drawings and your engineer for design values.

Illustration, wire width exaggerated. Product photo to come.

Typical uses

Residential and light commercial slabs on grade, garage floors and driveways.
Topping slabs and sidewalks where drawings call for 6×6 W2.9/W2.9.
Any job where the engineer has specified 0.058 in²/ft (123 mm²/m) each way.

Choose 4 gauge when the drawings call for more steel area. Not sure? See 4 vs 6 vs 10 gauge.

Getting it right on site

Mesh only works if it ends up inside the concrete, not on the ground. Set sheets on chairs or bricks so they sit in the upper part of the slab, and lap the sheets. See where mesh should sit and how to lap mesh sheets.

Questions

Is 6 gauge the same as 6×6 W2.9? 6 gauge wire is 0.192 in in diameter, which has a cross-section of 0.029 in². That is what "W2.9" means. On drawings you will usually see 6x6-W2.9xW2.9.

Is 6×6 mesh strong enough for a driveway? For a typical residential driveway, 6×6 W2.9 is the usual choice when mesh is used. Mesh holds cracks tight; it does not stop a slab from cracking. Thickness, subgrade and joints matter more. See driveways and garage slabs.

Do you sell rolls? Not as a standard product. If you need rolls, tell us.

Can I cut the sheets? Yes, with bolt cutters or a grinder. Cut ends should stay within the concrete cover.

Ordering

Lead time

14 weeks for new orders

Delivery

Quoted to your site or yard anywhere in Canada

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