BRC Mesh A142 Reinforcing Steel, 6mm Wire, 200mm Pitch

A142 Reinforcing Mesh

The BRC Mesh A142 Reinforcing Steel, 6mm Wire, 200mm Pitch provides essential structural support for concrete slabs and floor structures. This high-yield steel fabric controls cracking caused by thermal expansion and contraction. It serves as the primary reinforcement for light-duty residential and commercial concrete applications.

Built for the Job

Contractors use this steel fabric to improve the tensile strength of concrete, which is naturally strong in compression but weak under tension. By embedding this material into the slab, site supervisors ensure the finished surface handles loads without structural failure. The manufacturing process involves cold-rolling steel wire to increase yield strength before resistance welding the longitudinal and cross wires at precise 200mm intervals. This creates a rigid mat that maintains its shape during the pouring and vibrating of concrete. It is a standard requirement for driveways, footpaths, and domestic floor slabs where ground stability varies.

• Reinforcement for residential driveways and garden paths.

• Crack control in light-duty internal floor slabs and screeds.

• Structural binding for concrete pads and equipment bases.

Product Highlights

High-Yield Steel

The cold-reduced wire provides a minimum yield strength of 500N/mm² for reliable structural performance.

Precision Weld Points

• Resistance welding ensures consistent shear strength at every intersection.
• Maintains grid spacing accuracy under the weight of wet concrete and foot traffic.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

• 1 x A142 Reinforcing Steel Sheet (2.4m x 4.8m)

On-Site & Workshop Notes

• Ensure a minimum overlap of 400mm (two mesh squares) when joining multiple sheets for structural continuity.

• Use plastic or concrete spacers to keep the steel in the top third of the slab depth for maximum crack control.

• Store the sheets off the ground to prevent excessive corrosion or contamination by mud before the pour.

• Cut the material using heavy-duty bolt cutters or an angle grinder with a metal cutting disc.