Flattened Expanded Mesh
Designing with Flattened Expanded Mesh
With its versatility and aesthetic appeal, the flattened expanded mesh has become commonplace in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. The geometric patterns and varying densities of expanded mesh panels allow for the modulation of light and transparency while creating functional barriers for railing infills, screens, and walkways, adding a modern touch.
Interior Design Applications
When it comes to interior design, using expanded mesh is an effective way to add texture and color accents to a surface while also complementing various design styles. This versatile material can be used to create partitions and screens that define different areas in open-plan layouts. It can also be used to add mass to hanging soffits, and when incorporated into light fixtures, accent walls, or other decorative elements, it imparts a level of accentuated detail with its delicate form and engaging metallic finish.
Landscape Architecture Applications
Flattened Expanded Mesh Size Chart
1-1/2″ #6
1-1/2″ #9
3/4″ #9
1/2″ #13
1/2″ #16
| Style | Min. Thickness (in.) |
Nominal weight (lbs. Per 100-Sq Ft ) |
SWD (in.) | LWD (in.) | SWO (in.) | LWO (in.) | Strand Width (in) |
Strand and Overall Thickness (in.) |
% Open Area |
| 1/4″ – #20 | 0.026 | 74 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 0.092 | 0.715 | 0.079 | 0.029 | 37% |
| 1/4″ – #18 | 0.034 | 100 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 0.090 | 0.715 | 0.08 | 0.038 | 36% |
| 1/2″ – #20 | 0.026 | 37 | 0.5 | 1.26 | 0.342 | 1 | 0.79 | 0.029 | 68% |
| 1/2″ – #18 | 0.034 | 61 | 0.5 | 1.26 | 0.306 | 1 | 0.97 | 0.038 | 61% |
| 1/2″ – #16 | 0.043 | 77 | 0.5 | 1.26 | 0.304 | 1 | 0.98 | 0.048 | 61% |
| 1/2″ – #13 | 0.066 | 126 | 0.5 | 1.26 | 0.286 | 1 | 0.107 | 0.72 | 57% |
| 3/4″ – #16 | 0.043 | 47 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.701 | 1.75 | 0.111 | 0.048 | 76% |
| 3/4″ – #14 | 0.054 | 56 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.713 | 1.76 | 0.105 | 0.06 | 77% |
| 3/4″ – #13 | 0.066 | 67 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.711 | 1.78 | 0.106 | 0.072 | 77% |
| 3/4″ – #10 | 0.066 | 102 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.603 | 1.75 | 0.160 | 0.072 | 65% |
| 3/4″ – # 9 | 0.101 | 157 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.593 | 1.68 | 0.165 | 0.108 | 64% |
| 1″ – #16 | 0.043 | 38 | 1 | 2.52 | 0.804 | 2.25 | 0.098 | 0.048 | 80% |
| 1-1/2″ – #16 | 0.043 | 35 | 1.33 | 3.15 | 1.092 | 2.75 | 0.119 | 0.048 | 82% |
| 1-1/2″ – #14 | 0.054 | 43 | 1.33 | 3.15 | 1.098 | 2.75 | 0.116 | 0.06 | 83% |
| 1-1/2″ – #13 | 0.066 | 51 | 1.33 | 3.15 | 1.098 | 2.75 | 0.116 | 0.072 | 83% |
| 1-1/2″ – # 9 | 0.101 | 105 | 1.33 | 3.15 | 1.014 | 2.56 | 0.158 | 0.108 | 76% |