What do I need to do to make my building compliant with the Australian Standards?

Follow the relevant sections of the AS 3959 that are applicable to your buildings BAL rating. The table below (AS 3959 Table 3.1) shows which sections of the Standard that the build shall comply with: Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Description Section from AS 3959: 2018 Construction section Low Insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements Section 4 12.5 Ember attack Section 3 & 5 19 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux Section 3 & 6 29 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux Section 3 & 7 40 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux with the increased likelihood of direct contact with flame Section 3 & 8 FZ Direct exposure to flames from fire front in addition to heat flux and ember attack Section 3 & 9

Does SSWM Bushfire Mesh meet the Australian Standards for Vents and Openings?

Yes, SSWM has four (4) stainless steel woven mesh products that comply to AS 3959. These are: Flexi – aperture of 1.23mm and wire diameter of 0.18mm Tough – aperture of 1.67mm and wire diameter of 0.45mm Extreme – aperture of 1.51mm and wire diameter of 0.8mm Ultimate – aperture of 1.64mm and wire diameter of 0.9mm We state that our Bushfire Mesh exceeds the AS 3959 requirements because we have done performance testing at the University of Southern Queensland. We can show that a mesh with an aperture of 1.67mm will reduce 98.5% of all embers passing. We know that using a mesh with a 2mm aperture is less effective.

What are the three (3) threats from Bushfire?

The three threats and the % of are: Ember Attack – Small burning combustible material that are transported by the wind Radiant Heat – The heat generated from a fire that is transferred using radiation waves Direct Flame – The heat generated through conduction of a flame to an object

Which specification is right for my application?

SSWM Product Selection Guide & Planning Guide are great resources and tools to select the most appropriate mesh for your application. A customer will need to consult and confirm with their local fire authority or Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) Accredited Practitioner and contact your local council to ensure that you are meeting all the building and AS3959-2018 requirements. Remember Bushfire Mesh is a part of the total solution.

Why SSWM Bushfire Mesh?

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 passas all the Australian Standards (AS 3959) Meets the Respective Australian Building Codes Meets the Highest Bushfire Attack Level BAL-FZ requirements Class A rated product per UL 723 / ASTM E84

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

Why Stainless Steel vs Aluminium or Galvanised?

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

What are the requirements for AS 3959?

To cover any gap that is greater than 3mm with a product that is: Non combustible Non-corrosive Opening size less than 2mm

Bushfire Mesh

EXTREME Shield

Same day despatch for Australia wide delivery

Can be retrofitted to existing properties

Installation is simple and quick no specialty skills or tools

In stock

Parent Code: SSWOBS 01510

Bushfire Mesh

EXTREME Shield

EXTREME is a heavy-duty mesh with a dual role: a strong security barrier and a resilient bushfire protective shield. Its ability to withstand extreme heat and potential fire hazards makes it an ideal choice for areas prone to intense bushfires.

Typically installed in areas with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 40 to Flame Zone (FZ) ratings, EXTREME showcases exceptional strength even in the most extreme environmental conditions.

Typically installed for BAL 40 & FZ

Finish

Black Powder Coated

Grade

316

Roll / Sheet Size

Clear

Add To Quote

For sheet or multiple roll orders contact sales@sswm.com.au or 1300 304 316 as order is too large for courier.

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1.51 mm

Aperture

0.80 mm

Wire Diameter

Stocked

Stock Status

Black

Powder Coat Finish

Plain Weave

Weave Type

3.61 kg/m2

Approx Kg/m2

43%

Approx % open area*

* Pre-black power coat finish.

PRODUCT CODE

Grade

Width mm

Length m

Weight Kg

SSWOBS 01510 0750 2004

304

750 2000

5.4 SSWOBS 01510 0750 2006

316

750 2000

5.4 SSWOBS 01510 0750 2404

304

750 2400

6.5 SSWOBS 01510 0750 2406

316

750 2400

6.5 SSWOBS 01510 0900 2004

304

900 2000

6.5 SSWOBS 01510 0900 2006

316

900 2000

6.5 SSWOBS 01510 0900 2404

304

900 2400

7.8 SSWOBS 01510 0900 2406

316

900 2400

7.8 SSWOBS 01510 1200 2004

304 1200

2000

8.7 SSWOBS 01510 1200 2006

316 1200

2000

8.7 SSWOBS 01510 1200 2404

304 1200

2400

10.4 SSWOBS 01510 1200 2406

316 1200

2400

10.4 SSWOBS 01510 1500 2004

304 1500

2000

10.8 SSWOBS 01510 1500 2006

316 1500

2000

10.8 SSWOBS 01510 1500 2404

304 1500

2400

13 SSWOBS 01510 1500 2406

316 1500

2400

13

HIGHER TENSILE WOVEN WIRE

Inter crossing wires will not break
Memory recognition allows it to stay flat
Inland 304 and coastal 316 grades available

Material Properties

Stainless Steel Woven Mesh Standards

Stainless Steel Wire
ASTM – A580

Woven Wire Cloth
ASTM – E2016-15

Corrosion Test

Neutral Salt Spray
AS 2331 1.3.1 2001

Mechanical Properties & Dimensions

Bushfire Test & Standards

Aperture Dimensions
AS 3959

Non Flammable Material
SD 1530.3

Security Test

Impact Resistant
AS 5309

Functional Testing against the 3 Threats of Bushfire

Independant Testing shows BFM Shield protects against the 3 threats of bushfires

Ember Attack

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Report No: Project 1007952

Radiant Heat

CSIRO
QAI Laboratories

Flame

Report No FCO-3313
ISO Accredited 17025
Report No

Collaboration

Bushfire Mesh Shield complies with the following Regulators & Stakeholders requirements in combating the threat of bushfires

Building Council of Australia for Building in a Bushfire Prone Area
California Building Code Chapter 7A, ASTM E2886 Flame Impingement Test (Vertical)
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUI)
International Association of Wildfire (IAWF)
CSIRO
IBHS, Wildfire Prepared Home
Rural Fire Service (NSW)

There are Bushfire consultants and Fire Engineers that can be called upon to seek advice. These people are qualified to be able to support you in your design and construction of your building that will ensure you meet the requirements of the Australian Standards. In some cases, they are able to “sign off” on your design and construction to meet your planning and building requirements.

Follow the relevant sections of the AS 3959 that are applicable to your buildings BAL rating. The table below (AS 3959 Table 3.1) shows which sections of the Standard that the build shall comply with:

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)	Description	Section from AS 3959: 2018 Construction section
Low	Insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements	Section 4
12.5	Ember attack	Section 3 & 5
19	Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux	Section 3 & 6
29	Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux	Section 3 & 7
40	Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux with the increased likelihood of direct contact with flame	Section 3 & 8
FZ	Direct exposure to flames from fire front in addition to heat flux and ember attack	Section 3 & 9

No. Because buildings come in many different shapes and forms it is difficult to provide off the shelf protection for different openings. SSWM Bushfire Mesh allows you to design your own fixings based on your building requirements and can share with you other building’s solutions via YouTube videos. You will need to make sure that what you install meets the requirements of the Australian Standards construction section. Some of these requirements ask for metal fixings and as the BAL rating increases, certain materials can’t be used for frames. Window and Door fabricators work with our products and can provide you with a frame and fixing solution that meets these standards.

Yes, we have a different product that can be used in all of the BAL ratings from Low to Flame Zone. SSWM understands that people are looking for a solution that is “fit for purpose” which is why we suggest different products due to the different intensity of the BAL. The below table explains this:

BAL Rating	Low	12.5	19	29	40	Flame Zone (FZ)
SSWM Suitable Product	Flexi	Flexi	Tough	Tough	Extreme & Ultimate	Extreme & Ultimate

Yes, SSWM has four (4) stainless steel woven mesh products that comply to AS 3959. These are:

Flexi – aperture of 1.23mm and wire diameter of 0.18mm
Tough – aperture of 1.67mm and wire diameter of 0.45mm
Extreme – aperture of 1.51mm and wire diameter of 0.8mm
Ultimate – aperture of 1.64mm and wire diameter of 0.9mm

We state that our Bushfire Mesh exceeds the AS 3959 requirements because we have done performance testing at the University of Southern Queensland. We can show that a mesh with an aperture of 1.67mm will reduce 98.5% of all embers passing. We know that using a mesh with a 2mm aperture is less effective.

The standard states for vents and openings (section 3.6) that a mesh with an aperture of 2mm or less made from a non-corrosive metal is required. This requirement is for all BAL ratings.

AS 3959 requires buildings to meet certain construction standards to improve their resilience to Bushfires. AS 3959 states the criteria for the different BAL’s that shall be achieved. AS 3959 considers proactive barries to prevent bushfire ignition and reactive barries to reduce the consequence of bushfire ignition. As the BAL rating increases so do the requirements to protect the building.

It is a rating or Risk Assessment that has been determined from Australian Standard 3959 to determine the risk of a fire in a specific location. It takes into consideration several factors including:

Fire danger index of the region
The vegetation classification
The distance from the building to the fuel load
The slope of the area

The three threats and the % of are:

Ember Attack – Small burning combustible material that are transported by the wind
Radiant Heat – The heat generated from a fire that is transferred using radiation waves
Direct Flame – The heat generated through conduction of a flame to an object

SSWM Product Selection Guide & Planning Guide are great resources and tools to select the most appropriate mesh for your application. A customer will need to consult and confirm with their local fire authority or Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) Accredited Practitioner and contact your local council to ensure that you are meeting all the building and AS3959-2018 requirements. Remember Bushfire Mesh is a part of the total solution.

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 passas all the Australian Standards (AS 3959)
Meets the Respective Australian Building Codes
Meets the Highest Bushfire Attack Level BAL-FZ requirements
Class A rated product per UL 723 / ASTM E84

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

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

To cover any gap that is greater than 3mm with a product that is:

Non combustible
Non-corrosive
Opening size less than 2mm

Our showroom and dispatch operate from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Yes, we welcome visitors! Please prearrange your visit so we can assist you without interruption and ensure the right team member is available.

We accept payment via EWAY or direct deposit (EFT). For security reasons, we do not accept credit card details over the phone.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to arrange your own freight provider. Please notify us in advance so we can coordinate pickup and documentation.

Orders received before 9:00am are dispatched same day. Orders received after 9:00am will be dispatched the next business day.

Yes. Once your order is dispatched, we’ll send you a tracking link or consignment number via email.

We have a technical datasheet for each product:

These include a to scale image, specifications, dimensions and weights. These are found on the website product page under the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATION” tab. We also include a link to the relevant datasheet in all quotes, proformas and invoices.

We stock pre-cut rolls in 15 metre and 30 metre lengths.

Yes. We offer volume-based pricing and trade discounts for approved resellers and commercial customers. Contact us for a quote.

Yes. Pickup is available from our Tullamarine, VIC or Sunnybank Hills, QLD warehouse. Please confirm your pickup time so we can have your order ready.

Bushfire Mesh is supplied as a DIY or contractor-installed product. We do not offer installation services but can recommend experienced installers in your area and you can refer to our SSWM Bushfire Mesh DIY Guide.

BUSHFIRE MESH SHIELD COMPARISON & SELECTION TABLE

SSWM Bushfire Mesh range has been designed so there is a mesh that suits any application, from soft to rigid, wide to narrow and the percentage open allows for excellent visibility. The primary use of the mesh is built for bushfire protection, how and where you install your mesh will determine which mesh is appropriate.

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

Secondary Application

FLEXI - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$375 + GST

SSWOB 01230

Low, 12.5

Insect Mesh

MOST POPULAR

TOUGH - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$855 + GST

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

12.5, 19, 29 & 40

Pet Mesh

EXTREME - Shield

750 mm W
2 000 mm L

FROM

$252 + GST

SSWOBS 01510

40, FZ

Security Mesh

ULTIMATE - Shield

915 mm W
30 m L

FROM

$2,880 + GST

SSWO 01640

40, FZ

Industrial Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Aperture x Wire Diameter

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

Malleable - SOFT

1.23 x 0.18 mm

76%

Self Supporting - FLEXIBLE

1.67 x 0.45 mm

62%

$$$

Self Supporting - RIGID

1.51 x 0.80 mm

43%

$$$$

Self Supporting - RIGID

1.64 x 0.90 mm

42%

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

610 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1220 mm x 15 m

1220 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

190 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 15 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

1830 mm x 30 m

750 mm x 2000 mm

750 mm x 2400 mm

900 mm x 2000 mm

900 mm x 2400 mm

1200 mm x 2000 mm

1200 mm x 2400 mm

1500 mm x 2000 mm

1500 mm x 2400 mm

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 30 m

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

Secondary Application

FLEXI - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$375 + GST

SSWOB 01230

Low, 12.5

Insect Mesh

MOST POPULAR

TOUGH - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$855 + GST

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

12.5, 19, 29 & 40

Pet Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Aperture x Wire Diameter

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

Malleable - SOFT

1.23 x 0.18 mm

76%

Self Supporting - FLEXIBLE

1.67 x 0.45 mm

62%

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

610 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1220 mm x 15 m

1220 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

190 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 15 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

1830 mm x 30 m

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

Secondary Application

EXTREME - Shield

750 mm W
2,000 mm L

FROM

$252 + GST

SSWOBS 01510

40, FZ

Security Mesh

ULTIMATE - Shield

915 mm W
30 m L

FROM

$2,880 + GST

SSWO 01640

40, FZ

Industrial Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Aperture x Wire Diameter

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

$$$

Self Supporting - RIGID

1.51 x 0.80 mm

43%

$$$

Self Supporting - RIGID

1.64 x 0.90 mm

42%

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

750 mm x 2000 mm

750 mm x 2400 mm

900 mm x 2000 mm

900 mm x 2400 mm

1200 mm x 2000 mm

1200 mm x 2400 mm

1500 mm x 2000 mm

1500 mm x 2400 mm

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 30 m

FLEXI - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$375 + GST

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

SSWOB 01230

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

Low, 12.5

Secondary Application

Insect Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Malleable - SOFT

Aperture x Wire Diameter

1.23 x 0.18 mm

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

76 %

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

610 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1220 mm x 15 m

1220 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

MOST POPULAR

TOUGH - Shield

915 mm W
15 m L

FROM

$855 + GST

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

SSWOB 01670
SSWO 01670

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

12.5, 19, 29 & 40

Secondary Application

Pet Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Self Supporting - FLEXIBLE

Aperture x Wire Diameter

1.67 x 0.45 mm

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

62 %

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

190 mm x 30 m

915 mm x 15 m

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 15 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 15 m

1550 mm x 30 m

1830 mm x 30 m

EXTREME - Shield

750 mm W
2,000 mm L

FROM

$252 + GST

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

SSWOBS 01510

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

40, FZ

Secondary Application

Security Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

$$$

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Self Supporting - RIGID

Aperture x Wire Diameter

1.51 x 0.80 mm

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

43 %

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

750 mm x 2000 mm

750 mm x 2400 mm

900 mm x 2000 mm

900 mm x 2400 mm

1200 mm x 2000 mm

1200 mm x 2400 mm

1500 mm x 2000 mm

1500 mm x 2400 mm

ULTIMATE - Shield

915 mm W
30 m L

FROM

$2,880 + GST

EXCEEDS AS 3959

Parent Code

SSWO 01640

BAL LOW - FZ (typically installed)

40, FZ

Secondary Application

Industrial Mesh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Parent Code

$$$

Roll or Sheet / Cutting

Finish

Formabilty (handling)

Self Supporting - RIGID

Aperture x Wire Diameter

1.64 x 0.90 mm

Open Area %
Pre black powder coat finish

42%

QUALITY ASSURED

Compliant

Tested

Certified

AS 3959-2018 Amdt 1
Compliant

CSIRO FCO-3313 Rev B
Independently verified

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999
Ignitability

AS 2331 1.3.1 2001
Neutral Salt Spray Test

AS 5041 2003
Knife Shear Test

SHIELD PROTECTION

USQ Project 1007952
Ember Attack

AS 1530.8.1
Radiant Heat

ASTM E2886
Direct Flame

DIMENSIONS W x L

Australian Standards:
SSWM bushfire mesh can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959-2018 for BAL 12.5 -FZ, where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

Independently Verified:
SSWM Bushfire Shield Mesh range has been independently verified by CSIRO and met the physical properties of AS3959-2018.

915 mm x 30 m

1245 mm x 30 m

1550 mm x 30 m

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)
Bushfire Mesh Shield can be used to meet the requirements of AS3959 for BAL low to FZ where mesh is referenced and if the prescribed construction requirements are met.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Screens for Windows & Doors
Evaporative Air Cooling Systems
Shelter in Place

INSTALLATION IS EASY

Before commencing your installation you should consult a Fire Protection Australia (FPA) & Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) Accredited Practitioner and contact your local council and fire authority to ensure you are meeting all the building and AS3959-2018 requirements.

Relevant Products

FLEXI Shield

915 mm Width
15 m Length

FROM

$375 + GST

MOST POPULAR

TOUGH Shield

915 mm Width
15 m Length

FROM

$855 + GST

EXTREME Shield

750 mm Width
2 000 mm Length

FROM

$252 + GST

ULTIMATE Shield

915 mm Width
30 m Length

FROM

$2,880 + GST

Why Choose SSWM

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Low maintenance material

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BUSINESSES AROUND AUSTRALIA

We’ve been supporting local manufacturing and infrastructure projects for over 20 years.

I started dealing with SSWM in 2019 and have always found them to be informative, trusting and dependable suppliers. Many times Sam has gone out of his way to make sure we receive the product on time and have found SSWM’s attitude professional and always wanting to help out.

Convoluted Technologies Pty Ltd

Michael Burgess

Remarkable company to deal with. Order updates were excellent, and everything went as planned from the start. The team was cheerful and knowledgeable, and they had the products we needed. Supply lead times exceeded expectations. Highly recommended.

Stratco

Ross Ewings

We have been dealing with SSWM for over 9 years. SSWM stock holding is always reliable and ready for us to pick up that day! We have a great strategic relationship and value the referrals that we receive from SSWM.

PPT Engineering Pty Ltd

Paul Jeffery

We are a family business and we love dealing with another family business- SSWM. Andrew Greer likes to tell me “we can dance on our feet” and it’s very true SSWM are incredibly responsive, with a great range and are very customer focused.

Morgana & Sons Pty Ltd

Ben Morgana

We recently renovated a rural property and installed Stainless Steel Bushfire Mesh. The SSWM team were a pleasure to deal with helpful and efficient. We now have a fantastic product installed and I would have no hesitations in recommending SSWM.