Building materials never lose their relevance and are always in demand. For example, a reinforcing mesh for screed has a large number of advantages and ensures the strength of the concrete structure. Moreover, it can be used for processing walls, ceilings, floors, and other structures.
When do you need to apply the material presented?
There are only a few cases where the reinforcing mesh for the screed is really needed. The first is when it is necessary to ensure maximum mechanical strength of the structure. The second - you have a need to combine into one whole that which cannot be fixed in another way. For example, you need to plaster a metal surface.
There are several areas of repair in which the use of the presented material is mandatory:
1. Strengthening floor screed. Thanks to the presented material, you have the opportunity to redistribute the load on the base, to make it stronger. The use of such a product will make it possible to significantly extend the life of the screed, and, therefore, the floor.
2. Plastering walls or other surfaces. Thanks to this material you will ensure good adhesion of the mixture to the treated surface. Moreover, you can be sure that the plaster layer does not crack after drying.
3. Facing work.
4. Plastering the foam.
In these cases, the reinforcing mesh for the screed allows not only to make the structure more durable, but also prevents premature cracking of the solution.
Product Advantages
Now consider the advantages of this material:
- High mechanical strength.
- Good specifications.
- Resistance to fire. This quality allows you to make the machined structure refractory.
- Reasonable cost.
- Availability. You can buy such a product in almost any hardware store.
- Versatility. It is used to treat any surface, regardless of what material it is made of.
- Reduced construction time.
Material flaws
In principle, the reinforcing mesh for the screed does not have any significant drawbacks. Naturally, the roll material should be unwound and leveled before use. However, it is not difficult, and is produced very quickly.
However, modern science does not stand still. New materials have already appeared on the market that have a large number of advantages and are capable of performing a large number of functions. Screed reinforcement mesh is the easiest way to reinforce the floor.
Product Varieties
Naturally, there are different types of material presented. For example, a reinforcing mesh for screed can be made of metal or fiberglass. The second type is very durable, it is quite difficult to tear it, and similar material is resistant to negative environmental influences. This product is very easy to use.
The metal reinforcing mesh for the screed can be used both to strengthen the concrete mix and for plaster. It can be made of wire of different thicknesses. Cell sizes may also be different.
In addition, the product can be classified by area of use: for floor, for screed, for walls, for ceilings. Naturally, before you purchase the material, decide what size cell you need. For example, if it is small, then such a substrate is best suited for strengthening plaster.
Features of the use of metal material
This reinforcing mesh for floor screed has high strength. It makes it possible to use it where the load on concrete is very high. It can be rolled or sectioned. It can also be used both for plastering and flooring. Most often, a roll mesh is used to decorate the walls or ceiling. Separate elements are best applied to a horizontal surface.
Naturally, the reinforcing mesh for floor screed is attached in different ways. It all depends on what surface you will be processing. For example, it must be welded to a metal using a reference device. If the surface is wooden, then you can use a stapler or nails for fastening.
If the reinforcing mesh for the screed is very rough, then it should be fixed with screws or bolts. If the surface is brick, then use dowels with washers for fastening. To level the material, you can use bars or small stones. Naturally, the presented product must be inside the concrete layer. To do this, you will have to use a substrate of metal racks that will hold the material "in the air."
Features of using a plastic product
This material is also used very widely. For example, you can process internal and external surfaces with this product. The main advantage of such material is that it can be put on its own, even if you do not have the appropriate experience.
Reinforcing plastic mesh for screed is laid on the starting layer of the mixture. Most often, this material is used for plastering walls or ceilings. As you can see, special supports in this case are not required. The grid is characterized by high strength and ease of use. In addition, the presented material is resistant to environmental influences and chemically inert.
Note that this material is used more to prevent cracking of the screed. Due to its properties, it is not able to significantly strengthen concrete. Sometimes you have to use additional fasteners, for example, dowels.
What tools are needed to work?
Laying a reinforcing mesh for the screed is not a very difficult process. However, the installation technology must be observed. Otherwise, the floor may not be very high quality. Naturally, before starting work, it is necessary to collect all the necessary tools. You will need:
1. Fastening materials: nails, screws, screws.
2. The screwdriver.
3. Beacons, which will align the entire mixture with the grid.
4. The construction level.
5. Substrates from the profile.
It is not necessary to say that you need a cement mortar or a special mixture for pouring.
Features of material laying
The weight of the reinforcing mesh for the screed is quite small. This makes it possible to use it for the construction of any type of building. However, it is necessary to lay such material according to a certain technology. It consists of several stages:
1. Initially, you need to remove the old floor. To do this, you may need scrap (if the coating is wooden). If a concrete layer has already been used, then it is necessary to check its quality. Perhaps it will not be necessary to break it. If there are elements that exfoliate, then they should be eliminated.
2. Next, the surface is thoroughly cleaned of debris, dust, residual mortar and other dirt. The floor must be dry. Naturally, the base should be well measured so that you can set the beacons and level it.
3. Before pouring, fix the mesh to the surface. She should lie flat. To do this, use special metal supports. The fact is that the material should not be laid directly on the insulation layer. That is, the grid should be in a slightly suspended state.
4. Now you can start pouring the base with concrete mixture. It should be of high quality, not contain large grains of sand or stones.
5. After the screed has dried for a month, you can further trim it with a self-leveling mixture. This completes the work on the manufacture of screed.
Useful Tips
Note that under the grid, the solution should be well distributed. Also pay attention to whether the material is contaminated with paint or oily substances. Otherwise, its adhesion to the solution will be very poor. And this will significantly degrade the quality of work.
During operation, try to completely drown the mesh in the mixture. Otherwise, it will quickly begin to rot or rust.
If the base is crooked, then this defect can be corrected with a quick-drying mixture, which is intended for this purpose. In the early days, concrete should be watered frequently to prevent cracking of its upper layer.
When choosing a grid, focus on its quality, cell size and where exactly you will use it.