Can I use some leftover chain link fence to reinforce concrete I will put down for a new driveway?

Question

I know steel is best, but is it ok to use chain link? I think it is some kind of aluminum or stainless steel alloy maybe?

Answer 1

because chainlink fence flexes in all directions... it really wont add any strength to your pour.

Answer 2

Yes you can, as it is your fence and you are "able to" do what you want with it.  And as long as it isn't falling apart it will add to the strength of the concrete.  However because it flexes so easily (collapse) it is really only adding to strength in one direction.  But something is better than nothing and with the price of steel it is better than junking it.

If you have enough to put down a double layer running perpendicular to itself that would be best.

Answer 3

wow thanks dert,, I would have never thought about using all that stuff , im getting ready to pour my driveway and siewalk

Answer 4

its gavinized steel i used it in my drive way

Answer 5

Yes plus you can gather up old pieces of scrap metal and even metal coat hangers.we poured a walk and had some old table legs etc,,,,

Answer 6

Actually that would work well. I once did a job where the homeowner decided to throw his old metal hangers in a sidewalk. I would not like to be the one to tear it out with chain link fence in it but if it was my driveway I would use it.