BRC A98 Reinforcement Mesh, 5mm Wire, 200mm Pitch

BRC A98 Reinforcement Mesh

The BRC A98 Reinforcement Mesh provides essential structural integrity for light-duty concrete applications through a machine-welded grid of hard-drawn steel wire. This steel fabric features 5mm longitudinal and cross wires spaced at 200mm intervals to control thermal expansion and contraction. It effectively distributes loads across floor slabs and prevents the formation of surface cracks during the curing process.

Built for the Job

Site supervisors and concrete contractors specify this particular grade for residential and light commercial projects where high-mass loading is not expected. The lightweight nature of the matting makes it easy for two-man teams to position and cut on-site using standard bolt cutters or angle grinders. It serves as the primary tensile reinforcement in thin-bed concrete pours, ensuring the finished surface remains stable under foot traffic and light vehicle movement. This material is standard for modern building practices to replace traditional loose-bar tying in non-structural or lightly loaded zones.

• Reinforcing domestic driveways and garden footpaths.

• Crack control in internal house floor slabs and screeds.

• Structural binding for patio bases and shed foundations.

Product Highlights

High Tensile Steel Build

The cold-rolled ribbed wire ensures a superior mechanical bond with the surrounding concrete matrix.

Precision Welded Junctions

• Automated resistance welding at every intersection ensures dimensional stability.
• Maintains grid integrity even when walked upon during the concrete pour.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

• 1 x BRC A98 Reinforcement Sheet (11.52m² coverage)

On-Site & Workshop Notes

• Always use plastic or concrete spacers (bolsters) to ensure the steel sits in the center or top third of the slab.

• Provide a minimum overlap of 400mm (two mesh squares) when joining adjacent sheets to maintain structural continuity.

• Store the reinforcing mats off the ground on timber bearers to prevent excessive mud contamination or deep pitting corrosion.

• Ensure all rust is light surface oxidation; discard any material showing significant section loss due to scaling.