Wildfire Defense Mesh 75 Roll

Wildfire Defense Mesh 75 is our Ember Mesh, which is at a minimum of 75% effective in stopping dangerous embers.* It is designed using the heritage of Wildfire Defense Mesh 98 to meet code and recommendations when 1/8 inch mesh is suggested.

98% effective at stopping dangerous embers
75% effective at stopping dangerous embers
Reduces radiant heat by up to 38%
Reduces radiant heat by up to 20%
Diffuses direct flame
Applications:

Very effective at keeping combustible materials out of hard-to-reach places. Installing WDM 75 keeps critical areas free of leaves and other combustible materials, thereby making your home safer. Use it in places such a as:

  • Vents & Weepholes
  • Enclosing Decks, Patios and Subfloor Spaces
  • Roofs & Birdstops
  • Eaves & Awnings
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Specifications

  • Aperture: 0.1072” / 2.725mm
  • Wire Diameter: 0.0177” / 26 SWG / 0.45 mm
  • Finish: Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Weave Type: Plain Weave
  • Approx Weight: 0.164 lbs/ft² / 0.8kg/m2
  • Approx % open area: 74% (73.7%)
  • Stainless Steel Grade: 304  

High Tensile Woven Wire

  • Wire is woven, not welded
  • Memory recognition allows it to stay flat
  • Great protection against birds, rodents and embers

* 98% Effective at stopping dangerous embers based on independent research (Fire Safety Journal, 2011). Effectiveness varies depending on mesh type, structure, and installation.

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

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

Building Codes and Fire Authority Recommendations

Codes

2021 International Buildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) 

Compliant with IWUIC Mesh specifications

NFPA 1144: Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire

Compliant with IWUIC Mesh specifications

Recommendations

NFPA Firewise USA, IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home & Fire Authorities

Meets the recommendations when ‘⅛” mesh or finer’ is recommended 

U.S. Building Standards

Class A Fire Rated Building Product

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials‍

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-MechanicalFire Dampers Used in Vented Construction (Vertical)

ASTM E2912-17

Class A Fire Rated Building Product

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Material Properties

Stainless Steel Woven Mesh Standards

SS Chemical Composition ASTM – A580

SS Woven MeshASTM E2016-15

Corrosion Test‍

Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance

AS/NZS 2331

Stainless Steel Woven Mesh Standards

SS Chemical Composition
ASTM – A580

SS Woven Mesh
ASTM E2016-15

Corrosion Test

SS Corrosion Resistance
AS/NZS 2331

Mechanical Properties & Dimensions

Bushfire Test & Standards

Aperture Dimensions AS 3959

SS Woven Mesh

ASTM E2016-15

Non Flammable Material

SD 1530.3

SS Woven Mesh

ASTM E2016015

Bushfire Test & Standards

Aperture DimensionsAS 3959

SS Woven Mesh
ASTM E2016-15

Non Flammable Material
SD 1530.3

Collaboration

Wildfire Defense Mesh complies with the following Regulators & Fire Authorities requirements in combating the threat of wildfires.

United States

Australia

Wildfire Defense Mesh complies with the following Regulators & Fire Authorities requirements in combating the threat of wildfires.

United States

Australia

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