Ladder Reinforcement Mesh

The simplest way to keep masonry crack-free

Shrinkage, thermal swing or minor settlement can open unsightly fissures above window heads and in long panels. Ladder reinforcement—two longitudinal wires joined by crisp cross-rungs—spreads those stresses so cracks never appear. Because it sits centrally in the 10 mm mortar bed it won’t interfere with coursing, and it can be cut with snips in seconds.

Order before 12 : 00 and spend £200 ex-VAT for free next-working-day delivery to most UK sites. Need help sizing? Call our technical desk on 0118 922 7941.

Why choose ladder mesh from Spechunter?

  • Vista & Ancon brands in stock – industry-standard quality you can trust.

  • Stainless or hot-dip galvanised – pick the finish your exposure zone demands.

  • Compact 27 m rolls – easier to lift onto the scaffold than 3 m sticks.

  • Widths from 60 mm to 600 mm – from standard 100 mm brick skins to jumbo blockwork panels.

  • BS EN 845-1 tested – satisfies the horizontal reinforcement provisions in PD 6697.

Pair with our brick reinforcement accessories and movement ties for a belt-and-braces crack-control package.

Quick-pick size & finish guide

Width (mm)Galvanised rollStainless rollTypical use
60Galv 3 × 60SS 3 × 60Brick skins / 100 mm blocks
100—SS 3 × 100Cavity insulation breaks
112Vista V44 Galv 112Vista V44 SS 112100 mm block head joints
175V44 Galv 175V44 SS 175140–150 mm blocks
600—SS 3 × 600Jumbo block separating walls

Need coil mesh for arches or cut-and-fill situations? See our expanded metal lath range.

Where & how to use ladder reinforcement

  1. Above openings – run two continuous courses starting one brick length past each jamb.

  2. Long panels – every 3rd course in brickwork panels over 4 m long or 12 m² in area.

  3. Changes in thickness – wherever a half-brick return meets a full-brick wall.

  4. Parapets & copings – top three courses for extra robustness.

Installation tips

  • Bed centrally – 50 % mortar cover top & bottom.

  • Lap 225 mm (one mesh module) at ends.

  • Stagger laps on each leaf – never align joints through the cavity.

  • Use wall ties with 5 mm stand-off clips to avoid bi-metallic contact when mixing galvanised mesh and stainless ties.

FAQs

Galvanised or stainless—how do I decide?
Galv suits sheltered internal or below-DPC work; anything exposed to weather or aggressive atmospheres should be stainless. Coastal sites within 5 km of the sea must be stainless under PD 6697.

Can I bend ladder mesh round corners?
Yes—snip the cross-wires, lap 225 mm and keep the longitudinal wires continuous round the turn.

Does ladder mesh replace movement joints?
No; it controls cracking between movement joints. Keep MJ spacing as per your structural engineer and bridge them with movement ties.

How many rolls for a 200 m² block wall (140 mm)?
Every 3rd course ≈ 0.83 m mesh per m² → 166 m total → 6 rolls of 27 m stainless 175 mm wide.

Delivery cut-off?
Order before noon, spend £200 ex-VAT and check our delivery information for postcode exceptions.

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Need structural calcs or a site toolbox talk? Contact us or ring 0118 922 7941—Spechunter will chase down every detail so your brickwork stays flawless.

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