{"id":2761,"date":"2018-05-24T19:09:22","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T19:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/?page_id=2761"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:06:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T16:06:02","slug":"custom-fabricated-expanded-metal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/expanded-metal\/custom-fabricated-expanded-metal\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Fabricated Expanded Metal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Custom fabricated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> is economical and extremely versatile. It allows for the passage of air and light and is a cost-effective alternative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/perforated-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Perforated Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Sheet or coil products with holes punched through them to create a specified pattern.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">perforated metal<\/a>. It is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/carbon-steel\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;\/div&gt;Steel whose major properties depend on its carbon content.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal is a versatile and economical product. Aluminum expanded metal can be used in multiple applications, such as guards, fencing, and panels.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> stocks custom fabricated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> in a variety of patterns and can fabricate to unique shapes and sizes. Some of these shapes include a circle, rectangle, and oblong. There are also many different pattern options for custom fabricated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunshade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Honeycomb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Galaxie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Viking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Echo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Louver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chantily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rhythm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Surf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Catacomb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Network <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Crescendo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Provincial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fantasy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Encore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5464 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Expanded-Metal-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"425\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Our custom fabrication capabilities for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> sheets include cutting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/shearing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Shearing&lt;\/div&gt;Cutting expanded metal to size to produce various sizes and shapes.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">shearing<\/a>, cut-outs, welding, punching, drilling, slitting, and burning. We can meet your fabrication needs in an economical and timely manner by processing the material to your specifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our various fabrication capabilities allow for our custom fabricated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> to be used in countless applications. Some of the most common applications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> sunscreens<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> room dividers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> building facades<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> security partitions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> sign panels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> room panels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> cladding<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> grilles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> columns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> wall panels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> shelving<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> ceiling tiles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> ornamental features<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> display units<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> walkways<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> greenhouses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> stairs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded Metal<\/a> ramps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are just a few application examples for custom fabricated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on a photo for a larger view<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-3812\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"\" data-gallery-theme=\"\" id=\"envira-gallery-3812\" class=\"envira-gallery-public  envira-gallery-6-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"6\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3769\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-3.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-3812 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery3812\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><div class=\"envira-lazy\" data-test-width=\"640\" data-test-height=\"480\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-3769\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-3-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-3-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3812\" data-envira-item-id=\"3769\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-3-150x150.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-3-150x150.jpg 2x\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5442\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabrication-7.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-3812 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery3812\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><div class=\"envira-lazy\" data-test-width=\"640\" data-test-height=\"480\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5442\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabrication-7-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabrication-7-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3812\" data-envira-item-id=\"5442\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabrication-7-150x150.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabrication-7-150x150.jpg 2x\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5460\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabricated-Expanded-Metal-1.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-3812 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery3812\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><div class=\"envira-lazy\" data-test-width=\"640\" data-test-height=\"480\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5460\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabricated-Expanded-Metal-1-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabricated-Expanded-Metal-1-150x150.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3812\" data-envira-item-id=\"5460\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabricated-Expanded-Metal-1-150x150.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Custom-Fabricated-Expanded-Metal-1-150x150.jpg 2x\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5461\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-right: 5px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  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