Australia's Original Bushfire Protection Product. Defends against Ember Attack, Radiant Heat & Direct Flame.
Bushfire Mesh is part of your solution for your bushfire protection.
Ember Attack
98.5% of embers that pass no longer a threat
Radiant Heat
Reduces radiant heat transfer by reflecting & absorbing
Direct Flame
Acts as a barrier and diffuses the flame
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.
Pre black powder coat finish
- Black (316)
- Black (316)
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
- Black (316)
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
Pre black powder coat finish
- Black (316)
- Black (316)
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
Pre black powder coat finish
- Black (316)
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
FLEXI - Shield
- Black (316)
Pre black powder coat finish
TOUGH - Shield
SSWO 01670
- Black (316)
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
Pre black powder coat finish
EXTREME - Shield
- Black (316)
Pre black powder coat finish
ULTIMATE - Shield
- Stainless Steel (304/316)
Pre black powder coat finish
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
THE 8 WAYS YOU CAN PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR BUSHFIRES
FLEXI - Shield
TOUGH - Shield
EXTREME - Shield
ULTIMATE - Shield
OUR PROJECTS
SSWM BUSHFIRE MESH IS CERTIFIED AND PART OF YOUR SOLUTION FOR YOUR BUSHFIRE PROTECTION
Bushfire Mesh is installed to protect against embers penetrating gaps within a home or building during a bushfire.
AS3959-2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas.
Various sections of AS3959 – 2018 requires a mesh to be used for screens or closing gaps greater than 3mm.
SSWM Bushfire Mesh Shield 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
Easy Installation
No specialised skills or tools are required
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
WE HAVE A VERY DIVERSE CUSTOMER BASE
Bushfire Mesh has been used in Residential, Community, & Industrial / Agriculture applications and is specified by bushfire practitioners. We also have a strong presence in various industry sectors, such as construction, defence, energy and government.
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.
Michael Burgess
Convoluted Technologies Pty Ltd
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.
Ross Ewings
Stratco
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.
Paul Jeffery
PPT Engineering Pty Ltd
BUSHFIRE MESH DEFENDS AGAINST THE 3 THREATS OF BUSHFIRE
Source: Adapted from CFA
Ember Attack accounts for 80% of homes lost during a bushfire while Radiant Heat & Direct
Flame account for 10% each.
Embers can travel up to 40kms in front of the fire giving you less time to act and leave.
Introducing “Shield Protection”, our exclusive technology behind Bushfire Mesh.
We’ve proven with independent testing under bushfire simulated conditions that the technology in Bushfire Mesh is your Shield that protects against the 3 threats of bushfire. Shield Protection demonstrates that it is a passive barrier that requires little or no maintenance to remain effective.
Ember Attack
Catches, holds dangerous embers & releases these embers when they are no longer a threat.
- 98.5% of embers that pass Bushfire Mesh are no longer a threat
Radiant Heat
Reduces radiant heat transfer by reflecting & absorbing
- Ultimate 50% reduction
- Extreme 48% reduction
- Tough 35% reduction
Direct Flame
Acts as a barrier and diffuses the flame.
- No flaming ignition on the non-flame side (vertically). Temperature behind mesh less than 250 °C.
Identify your Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) and applications (bushfire entry points that you need to protect) and then view our product range to select the most appropriate product for your project.
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.
| 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 |
BAL Rating | Low | 12.5 | 19 | 29 | 40 | Flame Zone (FZ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSWM Suitable Product | Flexi | Flexi | Tough | Tough | Extreme & Ultimate | Extreme & Ultimate |
- 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
- Fire danger index of the region
- The vegetation classification
- The distance from the building to the fuel load
- The slope of the area
- 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
- 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.