 Expanded metal is available in many gauges and sizes and can be used in many different application. Many ornamental fences or chain link fences have an option to use expanded metal. For Example, for protecting from the glary vehicle lights on high way during the night.
The expanded metal shall be hot dipped galvanized. Fabric can also be specified oven baked polyester powder coated.
The size of the fabric depends on how much see through opening is desired. Specify 9 gauge fabric with a 3/4" or 1" opening, or 6 & 7 gauge fabric with a maximum opening of 1" or 1 1/2".
Suggested framework ( SCH. 40 - ASTM F1083 ) HOT DIPPED GALV.
 
FABRIC
HEIGHT |
LINE POST
8' SPACING |
WEIGHT
LB / FT |
TOP - BOTTOM
MID RAIL |
WEIGHT
LB / FT |
END POST
CORNER POST |
WEIGHT
LB / FT |
6' TO 8' |
2 7/8" OD |
5.79 |
1 5/8" OD |
2.27 |
3 1/2" OD |
7.58 |
10' TO 12' |
4" OD |
9.11 |
1 7/8" OD |
2.72 |
4 1/2" OD |
10.79 |
13' TO 15' |
6 5/8" OD |
18.97 |
1 7/8' OD * * |
2.72 |
6 5/8" OD |
18.97 |
Other sizes are available by your requiry |
