Masonry horizontal joint reinforcement mesh

Masonry horizontal joint reinforcement mesh include ladder-type and truss type. Ladder type reinforcements are designed to be embedded in the horizontal mortar joints of masonry walls. It consists of two parallel side rods with cross rods welded at 16” (400 mm) O. C., thus forming a ladder configuration. Overall measurement (side-to-side rod) is approximately 2” (50 mm) less than the nominal wall thickness.truss type reinforcement designed to be embedded masonry wall. It consists of 2 side-rods welded to a continuous diagonal formed cross-rod forming a truss design with alter nating welds not exceeding 8” (200 mm) O. C. overall. For use in single-wythe walls.