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BUSHFIRE MESH RANGE
As Australia’s leading stockist of Bushfire Mesh, we’re proud to be working with the commercial and agri sector to continue their investment in bushfire protection for buildings and critical infrastructure. Often located in isolated and high risk bushfire prone areas our commercial partners have been using Bushfire Mesh Shield to create defensible spaces around their critical assets, significantly reducing the risk of ember attack. Firefighting resources will be deployed to protect people and having Bushfire Mesh Shield installed will ensure the continuity of these commercial operations. Protecting power and telecommunication infrastructure during bushfires is critical and will save lives.
SSWM Bushfire Mesh Ember Stop range has been independently verified by CSIRO and meets the physical properties of AS3959- 2018:
- Mesh with max aperture of 2mm
- Corrosion resistant steel
- Non combustible
STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD BUSHFIRE MESH
Reflect, absorb and diffuse with Bushfire Mesh Shield – protection against ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame.
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SSWM Bushfire Mesh Range is designed to suit any application, from soft to rigid, wide to narrow.
Same Day Despatch
Freight friendly rolls quickly despatched to rural areas
Quality Assured & Tested
98.5% of embers that pass Bushfire Mesh are no longer a threat
Easy Installation
No specialty skills or tools are required
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR CRITICAL ASSETS
TO BE MORE RESILENT TO BUSHFIRES IN AUSTRALIA?
One of the key ways you can prepare your critical infrastructure is by installing Bushfire Mesh Shield to create a barrier around your commercial building. The Shield is a passive barrier that provides separation from the asset and the ignition source, protecting against the three threats of Bushfire.
THE 8 WAYS YOU CAN PREPARE YOUR WORKPLACE FOR BUSHFIRES
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Vents & Weepholes
Openings larger than 2mm should be sealed with Bushfire Mesh to catch, hold and release embers from entering building space.
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Screens for Windows & Doors
External windows and doors should be fitted with Bushfire Mesh screens to reflect and absorb radiant heat. This will stop glass from cracking and falling out and allowing embers into the building.
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Roofs & Walls
Bushfire Mesh should be used to seal off ventilation openings greater than 2mm to stop dangerous embers reaching the roof space.
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Roof Penetration (Evaporative air cooling system)
Should be fitted with Bushfire Mesh covers with max. aperture of 2mm to stop embers from entering the building.
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Louvres
Install a mesh that can keep birds and embers out of your workplace by using Bushfire Mesh. This product still allows sufficient airflow without transporting dangerous embers.
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Subfloor Spaces Verandahs & Decks
Install screens to prevent combustible material building up under the decks and for embers to enter the area. Screens can be dug into the ground and will not corrode as it is 316 stainless steel.
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Gutter & Valley Leaf Guard
Install Bushfire Mesh guards to stop leaves and debris collecting in gutters and becoming a fuel source for embers.
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Perimeter Fence
Install Bushfire Mesh around boundaries. Bushfire mesh will act as an ember shield and flame arrestor and deflect flames. This then becomes your first line of defense during a bushfire.
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* A systematic and quantitative approach through barrier thinking and risk reduction to manage the risks of asset destruction caused by bushfires
* It addresses the following four (4) parts: prevention, preparation, response & recovery and puts the building at the centre of the efforts
* Change the current response form reactive to proactive
* With adaptation and more resources, the cost of recovery for the community and individuals will decrease
We look at the risks 80% embers, 10% radiant heat and 10% direct flame and agree to tackle the greatest risk first. Testing has demonstrated that Bushfire Mesh is effective against the 3 threats of fire.
The new approach is helping us quantify that by installing barriers they act as shields on our homes and assets and can significantly reduce the risk of the 3 threats of fire.
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PROJECTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Hesket, Victoria
Rural Home
Projects Across Australia The subfloor space while closed has large gaps between the horizontal timbers to allow for ventilation. The assessment for the home…
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
WE HAVE A VERY DIVERSE CUSTOMER BASE
From large companies, small family business to individuals. We also supply a huge range of industries.
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.
John Newman Morris
Residential Bushfire Mesh
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when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery
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when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
At Stainless Steel Wire & 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.
To cover any gap that is greater than 3mm with a product that is:
- Non combustible
- Non-corrosive
- Opening size less than 2mm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
