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Matthew J. Morgan (Kermit)
New member
Username: Kermit
Post Number: 16
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 6:32 pm: | |
Another thought is perforated metal.
Try Mcnichols Co 1-800-237-3820.They have a large selection, including stainless.
www.mcnichols.com
Hope that sheds some new light
Kermit |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 121
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 3:57 pm: | |
It seems the masonry mesh is an appropriate substitute.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/8167/308archives/exchange/
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78308gts (Rivee)
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Username: Rivee
Post Number: 47
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 3:35 pm: | |
John, go to a place that sells masonary or plastering supplies. Make sure you get the thicker stuff. It's called 3.5lb. metal lath or expanded metal lath. They make it in 1.7lb. but it's too thin. Also look at the piece you're getting as sometimes the diamond shapes in the lath aren't in a straight line. It comes in 28" by 96" size.
Also you used to be able to buy it in black or ungalvanized, but I haven't seen any for a while. It normally comes bright galvanized. |
bruno bandaras (Originalsinner)
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Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 70
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 12:41 pm: | |
Go to a masonry store and get the metal mesh for stucco. It is near perfect!!!!! |
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 822
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 11:08 am: | |
also called metal lathe |
Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
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Username: Craigfl
Post Number: 385
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 11:01 am: | |
The technical name is "expanded metal" and can be purchased in numerous places both in Aluminum and steel. |
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 820
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 9:41 am: | |
it comes in flat sheets. usually near where the cement forms (for footings) are |
John Ames (Ameshouse)
Junior Member
Username: Ameshouse
Post Number: 53
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 9:27 am: | |
Thanks TomD I will check there. No one in the store knew where it was. |
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 819
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 9:18 am: | |
they have it but I don't think it is exactly the same - its in the cement isle. You would need to paint it black. I also think the wire is thinner than on the car |
John Ames (Ameshouse)
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Username: Ameshouse
Post Number: 50
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 9:16 am: | |
I have seen several parts references that indicate that the wire mesh under the hood is available at Home Depot. However, I went there yesterday and they do not have it. All the backing for ceramic tile is in board format now. Any ideas where the metal may be available?? |