Electric Comet wrote in newsunkvg$1c4$3
@dont-email.me:


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


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.

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