Childers® Chil-Glas® #5 Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh

• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh, unlike competitive cotton, plastic or glass-treated products, has extremely high tensile strength and provides dimensional stability.
• It is resistant to most acids and alkalis and will not burn, rot, mildew or decay.
• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is easier to apply and fabricate when compared to competitive materials.
• It may be cut with a knife or scissors and is easily handled.
• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is flexible and can be readily flashed to adjoining surfaces.
• As a result of its open-weave structure, this glass fiber reinforcing mesh allows for complete penetration of the coating.
• It is exceptionally strong, and may be anchored onto welded pins or clips or tied into tie-wires to give direct mechanical tie-in to the structure supporting the insulation.
• It assumes the contour of that to which it is applied.
• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is more economical than stainless steel or monel wire and will lie flat on the surface, unlike hex wire.

It is incombustible and will not contribute to flame spread or smoke development.

• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is normally used when applying a heavily-bodied, high-solids coating to protect large surfaces or in areas susceptible to mechanical abuse.
• Insulated tanks, spheres and precipitators are prime examples of objects requiring treatment with this product.
• This is an excellent, glass fiber reinforcing mesh for all-around use.
• It is normally used when applying a high solids content coating to small surfaces such as fittings.
• This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is also used when a low solids content coating is applied over large insulated surfaces, such as tanks or spheres.