Modern specifications usually comprise a sequential coating application of paints or alternatively paints applied over metal coatings to form a âduplexâ coating system. The protective paint systems usually consist of primer, undercoat(s) and finish coats.
Hardware cloth comes in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot rollsâwith 3â² and 4â² being the most common â and in roll lengths anywhere from 5, 25, 50 to 100 feet. The mesh is made by weaving or welding steel wires together, then hot-dipping it in zinc (galvanizing it) to protect it from rust.
This older style of wiring usually consists of copper covered in either cotton or rayon. You'll find it in anywhere from 12 to 22 gauge and will often have paper or rubberized insulation. Some companies still manufacture this wire and use PVC as well for added integrity. Cloth wire also comes in two types: with a ground conductor and without.