Chicken wire is a versatile solution for many applications around the home. Made of thin, stainless steel wires in a hexagonal pattern, they are even used in construction to reinforce concrete. However, many homeowners have questions regarding the material....

Woven wire mesh, created by weaving thin metallic wires to create a grid-like pattern is an integral part of cabinetry and millwork. It is also used in automotive grilles. In this blog post, the basics of automotive grilles and the functions and benefits...

Metal can be processed in a variety of ways, such as woven wire mesh, welded wire mesh, perforated metal and more. In terms of perforated metal, punching machines are a prominent way of manufacturing them. It can be done manually or can be automated, such...

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Textured metal panels are used in applications such as cabinetry, backsplash and millwork. As for millwork, it comprises crown moulding, trim work, shiplap, wainscoting and more. Millwork also plays a major role in roofing in the form of trim work. Its...

Welded wire mesh is created by welding longitudinal pieces of wire in a grid-like pattern. There are numerous variations of welded wire mesh, such as PVC-coated welded mesh, galvanized welded mesh, re-galvanized hardware cloth and more. The former’s...

In the 1980s, Ferrier Wire used to bring in a re-galvanized hardware cloth 3 x 3 mesh (1/3” centre to centre) x 21 ga from overseas to make minnow traps and to attach to the top of fencing at correctional facilities to prevent the fence from being climbable...

The Royal Hotel, located on Main Street in Picton, Ontario was built in 1879 and was considered a prestigious destination for travellers from near and far. It was an impressive brick building with an ornate iron balcony running along the full length of the...

A woven wire mesh is made by weaving metal wires together in a grid-like pattern. Some common types include steel mesh, bronze mesh, copper mesh, aluminum mesh and more. Apart from wire diameter, another determining factor in wire mesh is mesh count. Its...

Wire meshes are used for numerous decorative purposes in the form of millwork or cabinetry. Pertaining to cabinetry, some wire meshes are more suitable for cabinet inserts than others. 4 such options will be addressed in this blog, so designers can make the...