Grip-Rite Ladder Mesh (also known as masonry ladder, wire ladder and block wire) conforms to ASTM A951 standard specification for masonry joint reinforcement. Grip-Rite Ladder Mesh are continuous lengths of joint reinforcement that are embedded into the horizontal mortar joints of masonry block walls to help control of cracking due to drying, shrinkage and temperature changes. Manufactured from 9-gauge galvanized side rods and cross rods, with 16 inch on center ladder design allowing for core clearance of vertical reinforcing bars. Ladder mesh is widely used in the building construction area, but many gardeners have also found their plants love growing vertically up this product repurposed as a trellis, and it’s easy to install almost anywhere in the garden. The Grip-Rite family of products continues to grow, bringing innovations to all our product categories. Grip-Rite is the brand you can count on for every project and on every jobsite. At Grip-Rite, WE BUILD AMERICA with you every single day since 1975.
Primary application is embedding in the horizontal mortar joints of masonry (concrete block) walls for reinforcement
Greatly reduces cracking that can arise from thermal stresses
Increases lateral flexural strength
Boosts elasticity and performance of block wall under a variety of stressors
Cross rods are spaced so block cells are not obstructed, allowing easy placement of vertical rebars
Conforms to ASCE/ACI 530 building code requirements for masonry structures
Conforms to ASTM 951 (standard specification for masonry joint reinforcement)
Helps bonds exterior and interior masonry walls, as well as bonding masonry at intersecting walls and corners
Also used to quickly add vertical space in the gardens for growing vegetables and flowers or supporting light weight shade cloth to protect plants from the sun