Steel Wire Mesh (Welded Wire Reinforcement)

Steel wire mesh—commonly referred to as welded wire reinforcement (WWR)—provides uniform, multi-directional tensile support within concrete slabs, walls, sidewalks, and general flatwork applications. The welded grid design improves crack control, load distribution, and long-term structural performance. This product is distinct from decorative welded or woven mesh, which is intended for non-structural architectural or screening applications.

Central Steel Supply Company stocks specification-compliant welded wire reinforcement in standard sheet formats for concrete construction. The following sections outline available sizes, material types, and common applications.

Dimensions, Grades, and Value-Added Support

Steel wire mesh is stocked in 60” x 120” sheets and is supplied in bare steel unless otherwise specified. Material is available in smooth or deformed/ribbed wire designs, depending on the reinforcement requirements and desired concrete adhesion characteristics.

• Stocked Sizes:
  • 6”×6” opening/spacing
    • 10 gauge (0.135” diameter wire) or W1.4/D1.4
    • 8 gauge (0.165” diameter wire) or W2.1/D2.1
    • 6 gauge (0.192” diameter wire) or W2.9/D2.9
• Understanding Wire Mesh Designations: Wire mesh uses W (smooth wire) or D (deformed/ribbed wire) designations, where the number—such as 2.9—indicates the wire’s cross-sectional area in hundredths of a square inch (e.g., W2.9 or D2.9 both represent wire with a 0.029 in² steel area).
• Additional dimensional options: Alternative mesh openings (such as 4”×4”), alternate gauges, varied spacings, and specialty reinforcement patterns—can be coordinated upon request. These non-stocked configurations may require minimum order quantities, depending on the specification.
• Epoxy-Coated Wire Mesh: Epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement option supports applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance. Epoxy is available upon special request and may require minimum quantity purchases.
• Rebar Chairs & Accessories: Wire mesh pairs effectively with rebar chairs—also referred to as reinforcement supports, spacers, slab bolsters, or concrete chairs—to maintain proper elevation, alignment, and concrete cover during placement. This combination improves reinforcement stability, promotes consistent slab depth, and supports dependable concrete performance in both light- and heavy-duty flatwork. Central Steel Supply Company stocks reinforcing bar chairs in 1-inch through 5-inch heights and 5-foot lengths to support these applications.

Central Steel Supply Company provides value-added service through reliable product expertise, quick deliveries, and dependable support focused on the customer’s overall success. This approach helps simplify installation planning, reduce onsite delays, and reinforce long-term business relationships built on trust, consistency, and a commitment to supporting each customer’s workflow and project demands.

Processing Services for Wire Mesh

Although welded wire reinforcement is supplied as-is without value-added processing, the 60″×120″ welded wire reinforcement sheets offer significant advantages over rolls, including easier handling, faster placement, and more consistent reinforcement positioning. Sheets lay flat without the curl memory associated with rolls, improving concrete cover, reducing trip hazards, and supporting more predictable installation accuracy. This format also pairs effectively with rebar chairs, helping maintain proper elevation and alignment throughout the slab.

Central Steel Supply Company also offers the service of coordinating additional reinforcement products—such as rebar, rebar chairs, and complementary structural materials—to streamline procurement, reduce supplier complexity, and reinforce strong long-term business relationships.

The above value-added services contribute to smoother project coordination, reduce the potential for field-level delays, and reinforce long-term business relationships by supporting the overall success of each customer’s construction workflows.

CAD File Integration

CAD-supported detailing takeoffs can be coordinated for welded wire reinforcement, rebar, and rebar chairs to assist with accurate quantity development and layout planning. CAD-driven interpretation of drawings supports clear material identification and helps streamline reinforcement scheduling, utilizing both company resources and trusted external partner support to ensure consistent accuracy and dependable service.

Industries and Common Applications

Welded wire reinforcement supports reliable concrete performance across a broad range of project types.

• Commercial Construction and Engineering: Slabs-on-grade, slab toppings, elevated slab reinforcement, and general concrete flatwork.
• Industrial: Warehouse floors, equipment pads, trench covers, and reinforced slabs subject to distributed loading.
• Residential Construction: Driveways, sidewalks, patios, basement slabs, garage slabs, and general flatwork.
• Masonry & Site Work: Walkways, site slabs, exterior pads, and concrete features requiring uniform crack control.
• Municipal & Infrastructure Work: Sidewalks, ramps, utility pads, slabs adjacent to roadways, and public-works concrete elements.
• Landscape Construction: Concrete walkways, pads, edging structures, and site features requiring consistent reinforcement.

Contact Us for a Quote Today

Partnering with a supplier that delivers reliable inventory, precise material accuracy, dependable service, and strong technical expertise helps create lasting business relationships and elevates overall customer success. Central Steel Supply Company provides steel products and value-added services that enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and keep projects moving with consistent productivity. Quotes for material availability and processing options are available upon request.