Screen Mesh Recommendation Chart
SQUARE
| Mesh Size | Pattern | Product Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5/32" x 5/32" | Square | 1/16" |
| 1/4" x 1/4" | Square | 1/8" |
| 3/8" x 3/8" | Square | 1/4" |
| 1/2" x 1/2" | Square | 3/8" |
| 1" x 1" | Square | 3/4" |
| 2" x 2" | Square | 1-1/2" |
| 3" x 3" | Square | 2" |
| 4" x 4" | Square | 3" |
ELONGATED
| Mesh Size | Pattern | Product Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" x 4" | Elongated | 1/4" to 5/16" |
| 1/2" x 4" | Elongated | 3/8" to 7/16" |
| 3/4" x 4" | Elongated | 1/2" to 9/16" |
| 1" x 4" | Elongated | 3/4" to 7/8" |
Topsoil and Triple Mix
Topsoil is in demand and profitable. Depending upon the customer and their needs some want it very fine while other are more price conscious and want commercial grade topsoil.
| Top Dressing Mesh Recommendation | |
|---|---|
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
| 1/8 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/16 minus product |
| 1/4 x 1/4 square mesh | 1/8 minus product |
| 1/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/8 minus product |
| 3/8 x 3/8 square mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 3/8 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| Fine Topsoil Mesh Recommendation | |
|---|---|
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
| 1/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/8 minus product |
| 3/8 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 1/2 x 4” elongated mesh | 3/8 minus product |
Compost
Compost and either be a top dressing product used fertilizer / soil builder or can be used to create a triple mix with sand and topsoil
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/8 x 3/8 square mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 3/8 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 1/2 x 1/2 square mesh | 3/8 minus product |
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 1” x 4” elongated mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
Wood Mulch
Wood mulch is a light product that travels over the screen deck differently that a soil or aggregate product. It is recommended to run a bit bigger mesh. Often people will screen out the fines and mix it into the topsoil for slow release decomposition. It is a great way to recycle the wood fines.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 1/2 x 1/2 square mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 1” x 4” elongated mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/4 minus product |
| 3” x 3” square mesh | 2” minus product |
| 4” x 4” square mesh | 3” minus product |
Commercial Grade or Triple Mix Topsoil
This is the mixture of topsoil / sand / compost to create a product that normally commands a premium price.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 1/2 x 1/2 square mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 1” x 4” elongated mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/4 minus product |
| 3” x 3” square mesh | 2” minus product |
| 4” x 4” square mesh | 3” minus product |
Aggregate Products
Pea Stone
Often used in play grounds or for decoration. Pea stone usual commands a premium price asmost aggregate gets crushed and too sharp for pea stone.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/8 x 3/8 square mesh | 1/4 minus product |
| 1/2 x 1/2 square mesh | 3/8 minus product |
| 1/2 x 4” elongated mesh | 3/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
Decorative Stone
In some regions water is restricted for yard use so decorative rock is the manageable and cost effective solution.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 5/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/2 minus product |
| 3” x 3” square mesh | 2-1/4 minus product |
| 4” x 4” square mesh | 3-1/4 minus product |
Top Coarse Gravel
Finer road gravel works great for capping roadways.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 5/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |
Septic Stone
Many regions still use stone in their septic fields for the evaporation process.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 1/2 x 1/2 square mesh | 3/8 minus product |
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 5/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
Base Rock Gravel
The ability to separate out the smaller gravel make for a much better and more stable road base. I also then allows for the fines to be spread on top of the base coarse for a gradable surface.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/2 minus product |
| 3” x 3” square mesh | 2-1/4 minus product |
| 4” x 4” square mesh | 3-1/4 minus product |
Ground Asphalt
The screening and recycling of ground asphalt has become popular with the material coming in off repaving project. Once screened many people use the fine material on driveways and the bigger material on roads and lots with heavier traffic.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 5/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/2 minus product |
Crushed Concrete
Screened crushed concrete makes great base material when building roads.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 5/8 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |
| 2” x 2” square mesh | 1-1/2 minus product |
| 3” x 3” square mesh | 2-1/4 minus product |
| 4” x 4” square mesh | 3-1/4 minus product |
Erosion Control Rock
Water flow can do a lot of damage through erosion. Erosion control rock works great to stabilize slopes or around culverts to reduce erosion during heavy rains.
| Mesh Size | Product Size |
|---|---|
| 1/2 x 4” elongated mesh | 3/8 minus product |
| 3/4 x 4” elongated mesh | 1/2 minus product |
| 1” x 4” elongated mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1” x 1” square mesh | 3/4 minus product |
| 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 square mesh | 7/8 minus product |
| 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 square mesh | 1-1/8 minus product |