Specially woven and treated glass fiber mesh is used with Dryvit base coats to provide strength and impact resistance. Strength and durability are a direct result of the weight of the mesh applied.
When embedded in the Dryvit base coat mixture, the glass fiber reinforcing mesh provides continuity of surface to resist cracking and to increase impact resistance. The following guidelines are suggested:
Panzer® 20: A 20.5oz/yd² (695 g/m²) mesh recommended for all ground floor and high traffic areas. (Must be installed under Standard Plus or Standard Mesh).
Panzer® 15: A 15oz/yd² (509 g/m²) mesh recommended for all ground floor and high traffic areas. (Must be installed under Standard Plus or Standard Mesh).
Intermediate: A 12oz/yd² (407 g/m²) mesh recommended for the second story and above where a medium amount of traffic is anticipated, i.e., walkways, balcony areas, etc.
Standard Plus: A 6oz/yd² (203 g/m²) mesh recommended for the second story and above where added protection from such things as window washing equipment, ladders, etc. is desired.
Standard: A 4.3oz/yd² (146 g/m²) mesh recommended for all applications where no abuse from people, machines, window washing equipment, etc. is anticipated, typically second story areas and above.
Detail Mesh® Short Rolls: A 4.3oz/yd² (146 g/m²) mesh available in 9 1/2 in (241 mm) widths. It is recommended for special shapes and irregular detail work.
Corner Mesh™: A 9 oz/yd² (305 g/m²) mesh recommended for additional impact resistance and for clean, crisp arises; outside corners; and prefabricated panel edges. (Must be installed under Standard Plus or Standard Mesh).