Available in four standard widths; 60, 100, 150 and 175 mm.
Longitudinal wires have a minimum characteristic yield strength of 500 N/mm².
Manufactured from three wire sizes and, where flattened, have an equivalent wire diameter of 3, 4 and 5 mm.
BS 5628-2 recommends that stainless steel material should be used in external walls, including the inner leaf of the cavity.
Used to improve the structural performance of masonry walls, in accordance with BS 5628-2: 2005, by providing additional resistance to lateral loads.
It can also be used to reduce the risk of cracking either at stress concentrations around openings or as a result of movement, in accordance with BS 5628-3: 2005.
Type:
WMR Reinforcement - Single span system with a welded flat tie for use in single leaf walls.
WMRCT collar joint reinforcement - Single span system with a welded flat tie. For use in single lead wall or collar-jointed walls.
WMRD cavity wall reinforcement - Double span system for use in cavity walls.
WMRDCT cross tie reinforcement - Double span system used to tie two leaves of thin masonry together. Flat ties are welded to flattened longitudinal wires.
WMRM reinforcement mesh coils - For reinforcing panels, especially over openings and lintels. Also used in foundations, parapets and sleeper walls.