made a lumbber rack recently and used some galvanized welded mesh instead of solid wood for the shelf for few reasons
makes it easy to see from underneath what is on the bottom
easy to keep it clean and keeps it all drier
may try this with a bookshelf but instead will probably go with some stainless mesh
it gives it a modern look and is also easier to keep clean
the mesh can be expensive depending on what you get but it looks good
anyone tried using a mesh instead of wood for shelves
Not sure why you would need anything other than cross supports for lumber?
There is always this:
I would not use anything other than solid shelving for books, you may certainly do whatever you wish...
replying to Electric Comet, Iggy wrote: Haven't seen an actual mesh used, since it would need constant cleaning. But, I have seen slats and drilled plywood (big holes). Though, the best option for you I'd think would be welded fencing (
Electric Comet wrote in news:ounkvg$1c4$3 @dont-email.me:
I was just at Menards earlier tonight. The answer is yes, and they sell it commercially. There's shelf liners available too, which would be essential for using such a shelf with something like books.
Puckdropper
Probably not a good idea for books. The mesh would impress itself into the bottom edge of the books. Mesh would be fine for hard stuff, but not for softer stuff, such as books.
Bill
turns out i have a metal decorative shelf that has books on it and the books are fine
maybe depends on the mesh size
there are a lot of choices in ss meshes
there is a hoenycomb pattern that is completely flat
A buddy had some aluminum docks delivered to his cottage. They came on four
8' pallets. After we put the docks in the water, we screwed some PT 2x4's legs onto the pallets. Now he has a 16', 2 tiered (32' total) rack for his firewood.Might just put a 1/4" of exotic wood there and the books would be supported by it and the metal supporting the wood. Martin
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