What mesh should I buy?
Choose Mesh for Your Project
Start with the job: screening leaves from gutters, excluding pests, protecting a cavity opening, or meeting a specified ember-guard requirement. Compare material, aperture and installation detail together, then choose the width and length you need.
| Mesh range | Material and specification | Selection guidance | Material warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Mesh | Expanded aluminium; 3.5mm aperture | General leaf and pest screening. Not suitable as an ember guard. | 20 years |
| High Performance Mesh | Expanded aluminium; 1.4mm thickness and 2.9mm aperture | Heavier-duty leaf and pest screening. Not suitable as an ember guard. See the linked specification for rainwater-contact testing. | 20 years |
| Ember Mesh | Woven aluminium with a finer aperture; check the current product specification | Ember-screening applications within the documented product and installation limits. | 15 years |
| Bushfire Mesh | Woven 316 stainless steel; check the current product specification | The range for specified BAL-40 and BAL-FZ applications. Check the documented installation detail for your project. | 20 years |
Gutter Guard and Ember Guard Are Different Applications
Universal Mesh and High Performance Mesh can be used as gutter guards up to BAL-29 under the site’s documented application limits, but neither is suitable as an ember guard. Do not select mesh for a required ember screen using a material name or flammability index alone. Read the product specifications and compliance information and the installation detail required for your project.
Match the Mesh to the Installation
Once you have chosen a mesh, compare roof-matched gutter guard kits to find the components for your roof. Corrugated roof kits use roof-profile fittings; tiled-roof kits use a different fitting method. Measure gutter edges, valleys and box gutters separately.
For wall cavities and ventilation openings, compare cavity closer mesh using the opening, airflow and fixing requirements in your building detail. For gaps beneath solar panels, use the solar panel screening range and check the panel attachment method.
Check Before You Order
- Roof profile or opening to be screened
- Required material and aperture
- Mesh width and total length
- Included trims, saddles, screws or clips
- Colour, material warranty and installation instructions
Need help comparing options? Contact Aussie DIY Solutions with your roof type, measurements and intended application.
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