Specifications

Dimensions 8” x 17”: Finished Size 8” x 17”, Mesh Size 6.5” x 15.5”, Frame Width 0.75”, Net Free Area 62.47%
Dimensions 6” x 17”: Finished Size 6” x 17”, Mesh Size 4.5” x 15.5”, Frame Width 0.75”, Net Free Area 43.25%
Dimensions 8” x 16”: Finished Size 8” x 16”, Mesh Size 6” x 14”, Frame Width 1”, Net Free Area 52.08%
Aperture: 0.0657” / 1.67mm
Wire Diameter: 0.0177” / 26 SWG / 0.45 mm
Finish: Black Powder Coat Finish
Weave Type: Plain Weave
Approx % open area: 62%
Stainless Steel Grade: 304 / 316

Higher Tensile Woven Wire

Intercrossing wires will not break
Memory recognition allows it to stay flat

Testing Standards

California Building Code

Flame and Ember Resistant Vent

Chapter 7A, 706A2

Wildfire Defense Mesh meets the requirements of the CBC, Chapter 7A 706A.2 when tested to ASTM E2886 (Vertically Installed)

Off Ridge and Ridge Vents

Chapter 7A, 706A2.1

Wildfire Defense Mesh meets the requirements of the CBC, Chapter 7A 706A.2 – Off Ridge and Ridge Vents

U.S. Building Standards

Class A Fire Rated Building Product
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Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
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UL 723 / ASTM E84
30 minute Test

Flame and Ember Resistance

Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement (Vertical)

ASTM E2886

Flame Impingement

Fire Test on Non-Mechanical
Fire Dampers Used in Vented Construction (Vertical)

ASTM E2912-17