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Stainless Steel Bushfire Mesh

Stainless Steel

Bushfire Mesh

BUSHFIRE MESH SHIELD COMPARISON TABLE

SSWM Bushfire Mesh range has been designed so there is a mesh to suit any application, from soft to rigid, wide to narrow. The primary use of the mesh is for bushfire protection. How and where you install the mesh will determine which mesh is appropriate.

Ember Stop

FLEXI

Ember Stop

TOUGH

Ember Stop

EXTREME

Ember Stop

ULTIMATE

Parent Code

SSWOB 01230

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

SSWOBS 01510

SSWOB 01640

Malleable SOFT

Self Supporting FLEXIBLE

Self Supporting RIGID

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Ember Stop

FLEXI

Parent Code

SSWOB 01230

Malleable SOFT

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Ember Stop

TOUGH

Parent Code

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

Self Supporting FLEXIBLE

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Ember Stop

EXTREME

Parent Code

SSWOBS 01510

Self Supporting RIGID

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Ember Stop

ULTIMATE

Parent Code

SSWOB 01640

Self Supporting RIGID

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FINISHES

Black Powder Coat

Often specified for residential use
Absorbs the light and allows for excellent visibility
Will not tea stain and requires less maintenance

Stainless Steel (Uncoated)

Often specified for industrial applications as matches ductware
If being used for aesthetic purposes to minimise team staining evaluate if the mesh should be pickled, passivated and electropolished

SSWM Bushfire Mesh Range is designed to suit any application, from soft to rigid, wide to narrow.

Same Day Despatch

We offer same day despatch and freight friendly rolls quickly despatched to rural areas.

Quality Assured & Tested

100% of embers that pass Bushfire Mesh are no longer a threat.

Easy Installation

No speciality skills or tools are required.

COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT CONSULTATION

Speak with a product expert regarding your project

SAME DAY DESPATCH
when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

At Wildfire Defense Mesh, we get a lot of commonly asked questions about our range of products and their many applications.
This FAQ page lists those frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us for help.

1. How do Australian Standards for building in Bushfire prone areas compare with U.S. Standards for building in Wildfire prone areas?

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Australian Standards 3959 – Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas and the different Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Building Codes in the U.S., CA Building Code, IWUIC, NFPA, etc. are all based on similar research. Embers are 80-90% of the cause for building loss, followed by radiant heat and direct flame.

A homeowner cannot control the land and vegetation outside of their property boundary. Therefore, codes make us look to what we can control. As a building code generally take years to write and update, we now look to National and State Fire Authorities for Best Practice.

The current best practice are to develop layers of defense, being Home Hardening and creating Defensible Space to be part of your solution to protect your home and assets.

2. What are the different U.S. Wildfire Building Code Standards?

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While many different local governments may have their iterations of wildfire codes or recommendations. These are likely derived from the three most widely implemented wildfire codes, being:

The International Code Council’s International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC),
The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire (Standard 1144), and
The California Building Code Chapter 7A — Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.

3. Why Stainless Steel vs Aluminum or Galvanized?

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Stainless steel has a high melting point and the research states that the protection should be able to withstand 900+ degrees C where as aluminium Melts at 700 Degrees C
Stainless steel is non corrosive and low maintenance where as galvanised steel loses its non corrosive protection over time
Stainless steel is non combustible and will not increase your building fire load
Stainless steel can reflect Radiant heat resulting in a lower temperature on the non fire side. This lower temperature will reduce the likelihood of fire continuing beyond the barrier

4. Why Woven Mesh?

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When there is no fire situation:
The Bushfire Mesh (woven mesh) allows airflow and will allow areas that get wet to dry out
When there is a Fire situation:
The Bushfire Mesh (woven mesh) allows airflow and the mesh acts as a filter that “knocks out” embers as they are carried by the winds
Solid metal barriers deflect the wind up and over the fence leaving the ember in the wind allowing the ember to enter the defendable space
Solid fences require large footings as they are subject to the full force of the wind
Woven Mesh is strong and it keeps its shape

5. Why SSWM Bushfire Mesh?

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It is manufactured to ISO 9000 Quality Standards
It is strong and can keep animals and insects out of protected spaces
Available in black powder coated finish and blends into the environment
Provides a privacy feature when installed
Supplied with additional wires, top and bottom to make securing easy
Has been independently tested and passed Australian Standards and U.S. Standards
Meets the requirements per International Wildland Urbane Interface Code (2015)
Class A Fire Rated Product per UL 723 / ASTM E84

6. Which specification is right for my application?

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SSWM Product Selection Guide & Planning Guide are great resources and tools to select the most appropriate width for your application. Before you install Bushfire Mesh, you will need to consult and confirm with NFPA / Firewise, State or you Local Fire Authority home hardening guidelines or a Wildfire Home Assessment specialist

Remember Bushfire Mesh is part of your wildfire solution for Home Hardening and Defensible Space.

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Stainless Steel Bushfire Mesh

Stainless Steel

Bushfire Mesh

BUSHFIRE MESH SHIELD COMPARISON TABLE

Parent Code

SSWOB 01230

SSWOB 01670SSWO 01670

SSWOBS 01510

SSWOB 01640

Malleable SOFT

Self Supporting FLEXIBLE

Self Supporting RIGID

Self Supporting RIGID

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Parent Code

SSWOB 01230

Malleable SOFT

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Parent Code

SSWOB 01670SSWO 01670

Self Supporting FLEXIBLE

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

Bushfire Entry Points

SHIELDS what product is commonly used to provide protection

Vents & Weepholes

Window & Door Screens

Roofs

Evaporative Air Cooling Systems

Eaves & Awnings

Sub-floor spaces, Verandahs & Decks

Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard

Perimiter Fences

Shelter in Place

Parent Code

SSWOBS 01510

Self Supporting RIGID

Finish

Cutting

Tested for

Ember Shield

Radiant Heat Shield

Flame Shield

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

SAME DAY DESPATCH
when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery

SAME DAY DESPATCH
when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery