668 Concrete Driveway Mesh - New Zealand's Most Economical Option for Concrete Slabs
Across New Zealand, 668 reinforcing mesh is the most popular and cost-effective (cheapest) choice for driveways and light residential concrete slabs that require steel reinforcement.
Our 668 concrete driveway mesh provides added strength to residential driveways, footpaths, patios and light-use yard slabs and it offers sufficient strength for everyday use where an engineer's approval isn't required.
Unsure of which type of reinforcing steel mesh to buy? Read our guide about the Different Types of Reinforcing Steel Mesh in New Zealand (article will open in a new window).
Technical Specifications of 668 Reinforcing Mesh:
- Dimensions: 4.56m x 1.97m
- Gross sheet area: 8.98 m2
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Net cover (with 200mm* lapping): Approx. 7.52 m2
- Wire centres: 150mm
- Wire: 4.0mm dia
- Mass per sheet: Approx. 12.4kg
- Yield strength: >= 500MPa
- Please consult your engineer if a specific overlap splice is required
668 Reinforcing mesh is manufactured from high-quality hard-drawn steel in accordance with NZS4671:2019 and provides excellent tensile strength, helping ensure your concrete remains strong and resistant to cracking for years to come.
Easy Installation of 668 Concrete Reinforcing Mesh
Installation is straightforward.
You will need to position your mesh to cover the area of your concrete slab by placing the sheets next to each other with an overlap of approx. 200mm, which will result in a "Nett Cover" of around 7.52m2 per sheet after overlapping. This is also the formula you can use to calculate how many sheets you will need for your project:
The concrete reinforcing mesh is supported on small plastic bar chairs / concrete spacers (ensuring it sits at the correct depth within the slab) and held together with tie wire. You can purchase these products from our Reinforcing Accessories page.
Ideally the mesh height should be the middle of the concrete slab after it's been poured, so select the correct height of bar chairs to suit your concrete slab thickness (e.g. if your slab is 100mm thick, choose 50/65 bar chairs, which will allow you to lift the mesh 50mm or 65mm off the ground).
Once concrete is poured, it fully surrounds and locks the driveway mesh in place, providing optimal structural support.
Applications of 668 Concrete Reinforcing Mesh:
Reinforcing mesh for concrete driveways and yard slabs provides extra strength, reducing cracking from soil movement, temperature changes, and vehicle loads. Using 668 reinforcing mesh for driveways distributes loads evenly across the slab, minimising the risk of damage from soil movement, temperature fluctuations, and regular vehicle traffic. While it is often not mandated by engineering approvals, installing concrete mesh is an affordable way to significantly extend the durability and reliability of your concrete work.
Key Features & Benefits of 668 Mesh:
- Crack reduction: Helps prevent cracking caused by soil movement, temperature shifts, and vehicle loads.
- Optimised slab support: Distributes loads evenly throughout the concrete to improve structural integrity and increase service life.
- Cost-effective upgrade: Affordable way to enhance durability without full engineering approval.
- Full encapsulation: Concrete surrounds the mesh during pouring, locking it securely in place.
- Complies with NZ standards: Designed to meet common residential reinforcement requirements.
- Trusted choice for builders: Preferred by contractors for everyday non-structural concrete projects.
Projects & Tenders
If your enquiry relates to a project and you'd like us to quote on cut & bent reinforcing or a combination of bar, mesh and / or other products, please head over to our Projects & Tenders page.
Experience the SaveBuild Difference Today!
We can deliver reinforcing products to most job sites or business addresses in New Zealand. Check out our full range of reinforcing products today for reinforcing bar, mesh, bar chairs, tie wire, safety caps, polythene sheets and a range of small rebar tools.
If you have a truck or large trailer and you'd like to collect, we can offer pick-up from several locations around NZ - please see our FAQ page for pick-up locations.
Reinforcing / Mesh / Merchant Bar & Engineering Steel Deliveries
Unless we provided you with a specific date, all steel products will usually ship out within 2-3 business days. All reinforcing bars or steel sections that need to be cut into shorter lengths or cut & bent might only be shipped within 3-5 days to allow for the factory to process your order, depending on the current workload.
Fencing, Waratahs & Barriers
Fencing / barrier products will usually ship out within 1-2 business days.
All our fencing / barriers deliveries are usually made via flat deck / curtain-side truck to our Customers' business or construction site. If you prefer offloading by hand, the truck will need to be offloaded within 15 mins. For larger orders our Customers need to provide a forklift / crane / digger / manitou to offload at site - alternatively please contact us if Hiab truck delivery is required.
Portaloo Hire
Due to their weight (almost 100kg) and difficulty to carry, all our portaloos will be delivered right next to the truck onto the ground via a tail lift. Please ensure that there is sufficient room for a truck to stop where you need the portaloo to be delivered.
Damages
Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery or do not agree to accept the delivery. If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos using your smart phone or camera of the damaged packaging or products inside the packaging. If your item(s) do arrived damaged please send photos to support@savebuild.co.nz then visit our Easy Returns page and lodge your return claim online.
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Q: How does shipping work?
A: Once you place your order it will ship out within 1-2 business days (cut & bent reinforcing will usually ship in 3-5 days). For large orders that are delivered by truck, we will communicate with you to find a suitable time that someone is available to receive the delivery. The driver will also give you a call when they are on the way with your delivery.
Delivery rates will be shown at check-out (please note these delivery rates apply to addresses within 40km from Metro centres). If you have received an error message during check-out, please fill in our GET A QUOTE form for a custom delivery quote.
Q: Where are you located - can I pick my order up somewhere?
A: Due to the size and weight of our products, most of our Customers prefer delivery to their construction site, business or home address. If you have a truck or trailer and you'd like to collect, we can offer pick-up from several locations around NZ - please see our FAQ page for details.
All pick-ups are processed via Click & Collect and must be paid for in advance so the warehouse can prepare your order. You’ll be notified when it’s ready (usually within a few hours) and issued with a reference number for collection. Please do not go to the warehouse without your reference number - they will not have your order ready for pick-up.
If you prefer to pick-up your order, please fill in our GET A QUOTE form and we'll send you a draft invoice for payment via e-mail.
Please note that your preferred item(s) might not always be available at your closest location - please check availability with our friendly team first if you intend to pick up.
Most of our products are heavy and bulky and often require forklifts, cranes or other lifting gear to load onto your vehicle / truck / trailer. We have witnessed many Customers arrive with uncertified vehicles, trailers that are too small, incorrect lifting and tie-down gear and also witnessed numerous safety incidents. Please ensure you have the correct size (certified) vehicle and tie down gear for your order to be safely loaded. If in doubt please reach out to our friendly team.
Q: Which payment options do you offer?
A: For most of our orders we will usually generate a draft invoice and e-mail it to you for payment via internet banking (this is the faster option). At this stage we don't operate on accounts or credit. We can also assist with credit card payments, but unfortunately this takes 3-4 days for the funds to clear (we use Shop Payments as our credit card processor). Please Contact Us to request a quote / draft invoice for payment via internet banking.
Q: I have issues with shipping rates at checkout, how can I get a delivery quote?
A: This usually means your address is located outside the areas that we normally deliver to. Flick us a quick message via Live Chat for a delivery quote or fill in our GET A QUOTE form to request a delivery quote.
