It should be understood by the workers who install the plastic chairs that Mesh-ups® act much like plastic springs. When wire remesh is placed properly on Mesh-ups and secured, excellent results will be obtained with little effort. The plastic supports are very sturdy and durable; however, after deflection (being depressed), they must be allowed to rebound.
Mesh-ups are attached where wires intersect to ensure that they will not rotate, shift, or fall off during the concrete pour. IMPORTANT NOTE: The lower slot in the Mesh-ups is to receive the lower wire at the intersection. This seems minor, but it should be pointed out so that units will be applied properly the first time. Use 4-inch high 4 x 4-inch blocks or larger to elevate the wire and facilitate Mesh-up application.
To position wire properly it must be straight with no tendency to curl. If the wire is not adequately straightened, the inspector should be on the lookout for "low" spots where an additional Mesh-up might be necessary. And at "high" spots of little stress, a unit can be removed.
In design where slabs are poured monolithically with thickened beams, the mesh should be shown lying on top of the top reinforcing steel beam for additional support. (Any conduit and plumbing must be located under the wire.)
Tie wire at splice, tie wire to proper elevation at external forms, internal dividers, vertical projections (plumbing, standpipe, vertical conduit, etc).
NOTE: Installation is not recommended in subfreezing temperature.
● Download the Mesh-ups data sheet.
● Download the Mesh-ups spec sheet.
● View the video "How to use Mesh-ups to Properly Position the Heating Cable."
● View the Mesh-ups Spacing Chart.
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