BUSHFIRE MESH
We are Australia’s leading innovator of Bushfire Mesh, our range exceeds the requirements of AS 3959.
Bushfire Mesh is part of your solution for your bushfire protection.
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 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.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
THE 8 WAYS YOU CAN PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR BUSHFIRES
FLEXI - Shield
TOUGH - Shield
EXTREME - Shield
ULTIMATE - Shield
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.
Quick Quote
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 specialty 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.
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
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.
Ben Morgana
Morgana & Sons Pty Ltd
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.
Residential Bushfire Mesh
John Newman Morris
PROJECTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Hesket, Victoria
Rural Home
COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT CONSULTATION
Speak with a product expert regarding your project
SAME DAY DESPATCH
when your order is received
by 9am for Australia wide delivery
SAME DAY DESPATCH
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.
