stainless steel roof safety mesh
stainless steel roof safety mesh

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Roof Safety Mesh

Stainless steel is the best practice for roof safety mesh for harsh environments. It provides passive fall prevention during construction and maintenance for the life of building.

Stainless Steel is the solution to the corrosion of roof safety mesh and withstands the Australian environment for the life of the building. Galvanised products do corrode and cannot provide adequate protection. Do not take a shortcut when you know there is a safer and longer lasting alternative for your assets.

SSWM have developed PVC Coated stainless steel roof safety mesh as an effective solution for galvanic reaction between dissimilar metals.

Common Applications

  • Factories
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Shopping Centres
  • Car Parks
  • Warehouses
  • Sheds
  • Office Buildings
  • Schools
  • Water Tanks/Reservoir

SSWM Stocked Roof Safety Mesh Range

  • Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh
  • PVC Coated Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh

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Mesh

150 x 300 mm

Wire Diameter

2.00mm

Grade

316

Length x Width

50m length x 1800mm width rolls

Condition / Finish

  • Stainless Steel Uncoated (Mill) also known as off the machine
  • Black PVC Coat with UVA stabilised coating

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Stainless Steel ROOF SAFETY MESH

Stainless Steel Welded Mesh
50 Metre Rolls
PRODUCT CODEMESH MMWIRE DIAMETER MMWIDTH MMAPPROX WEIGHT KGGRADEFINISHTECHNICAL DATA SHEETREQUEST A QUOTE
PRODUCT INFORMATION
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
TESTING INFORMATION
CASE STUDY

PVC Galvanised vs PVC Stainless Steel

Cross section diagram demonstrating when PVC Coating is damaged or cracked how galvanised wire will corrode below surface of PVC

Diagram of Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh Vs Galvanised Roof Safety Mesh

Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh – benefits include:
✔ Corrosion resistant

PVC Coated Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh – benefits include:
✔ Prevents galvanic reaction between dissimilar metals
✔ Stainless steel wire wont rust like galvanized wire does when PVC coating is damaged or cracked

Design Considerations

✔ AS 4312:2019 Atmospheric Corrosivity Zones in Australia

  • Roof Safety Mesh will comply when specified in accordance to standard

Installation

  • Prior to installation, refer to local ‘Code of Practice’ for safe work on roofs and SA HB 39:2015.
  • With every roll, a ‘Recommended Fixing Details’ sheet is provided inline with AS/NZA 4389 7.21

Applications

Stainless steel is used for roofing critical assets and infrastructure. It is ideal for highly corrosive environments and coastal locations. Suitable to support most insulation foils. Product specification must consider the atmospheric and internal environment.

Case Study

Project: Kwinana Waster Centre to Energy
SSWM Case Study
Our Stainless Steel Roof Safety Mesh – PVC Coated, has been successfully installed in the Kwinana Waste to Energy Project. It was a challenging project with a coastal location which brings corrosion issues but also the industrial facility faces challenges of chemical exposure and galvanic reaction between the dissimilar metals.

The problem: was that traditional steel products are not inherently corrosion resistant. The project demanded a robust solution to combat corrosion and galvanic reactions.

The SSWM solution: Stainless Steel PVC Coated Roof Safety Mesh was the solution, to combat corrosion and galvanic reactions. The benefit of stainless steel PVC Coated over galvanised is that when the PVC coating on galvanised is damaged or cracked the galvanised wire will corrode below the surface of the PVC. Whereas stainless steel is inherently corrosion resistant and will not rust.

Dissimilar metals

Refer to The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)
FAQ 1. GALVANIC/DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION- what it is and how to avoid it

Further Information

VIC
Work Safe Victoria: Prevention of falls in general construction
 
NSW
Work Cover NSW: Safe work on roofs
Part 1: Commercial and Industrial buildings
 
AUSTRALIA – National
Safe Work Australia: National code of practice for the prevention of falls in general construction
Appendix E of the WorkSafe Victoria document “Prevention of Falls in General Construction” describes the installation of safety mesh

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Chemical Standard

ASTM E527 – 16 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

ISO 15510:2014 Stainless Steels – Chemical Composition

Material Standard

ASTM 580/A580M – 18 Standard specification for Stainless Steel Wire

ASTM A555/A555M – 22 Standard Specification for General
Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods

  • Refer to Technical Data Sheets for Specific Testing. We also provide a Material Test Certificate (MTC) for all of our products, a quality assurance document stating chemical composition to give you the confidence that you are receiving a quality product.

Mechanical Properties & Dimensions

AS/NZS 4389:2015 Roof Safety Mesh
Appendix A5.1 (Drop test single run) & A5.2 (Drop test double run)
✔✔ Tested to Load Testing of standard only

AS 2331.3.1:2001 (R2017) Methods of Test for Metallic and Related Coatings Corrosion and Related Property Tests – Neutral Salt Spray Test
✔✔ 96 Hours

ASTM D4587−11 (2019)e1 Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of
Paint and Related Coatings – UV Stabilised Coating Test
✔✔ PVC Coated tested to Cycle 2 Test

Testing Lab Standard – SGS
SGS Independent & International
✔ Complies to ISO 17025

✔ Compliant
✔✔ Tested

Certification Standard
EN 10204 – 3.2
Independent assurance of a material’s properties

Manufacturing Process
✔ Welding is completed using RSW and fully automated to deliver weld shear strength
✔ Product is stretched to remove any waves from the mesh to improve installation

Quality Assurance System
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems
Reg No: 03823Q21581R4M

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The most important thing to ask is: “Can I have a copy of the testing certificate?” This will ensure that the supplier is meeting the Australian Standards and that you are being provided with a product that complies. The next most important thing is the supplier asks you: “what is the environment you are using this in?” This will give you the confidence that the supplier knows his product and wants to make sure you receive the right product for your environment.
The Australian Standards (section 9.3, 9.4) have excellent guidelines on how to install Roof Safety Mesh.  These are supported by state by state Work Safe guidelines on best practice guides. Safe Work Australia guidelines reference Roof Safety Mesh to prevent falls from height Safe Work on Roofs: Information Sheet
PVC can act in two ways:
  • Act as a protective layer to prevent corrosion. This can be used to protect the steel wire from both the external and internal environments
  • Act as an insulator to prevent Galvanic Corrosion (Dissimilar metals). This may be important in cases where the difference in metals may lead to corrosion of the protective coating.
The Australian Standards allows for different materials to be used to form the Roof Safety Mesh. The two common materials that deliver the strength requirements are:
  • Galvanised Wire used to form a Galvanised Mesh
  • Stainless Steel wire to form a Stainless-Steel Mesh
The materials are welded together to form a Welded Roof Safety Mesh in line with AS/NZS 4389:2015 section 7.1.2 Mesh
Different materials corrode at different rates. By changing the physical environment, you can accelerate the corrosion. Designers and builders need to understand the following points to ensure they deliver the scope of works:
  • The material properties and corrosion rate
  • The category (location) that the material is being placed in service
  • The service life of the asset.
The above three considerations will then ensure the materials that are selected for the application will be “fit for purpose”. Australian Standards acknowledge that durability (section 10) is an issue when it comes to steel wires. The Standard states that no wire should be used if it shows signs of rust.
Materials that are used as Safety Barriers should be reliable and deliver the required performance over time. The location where the materials are installed can have a significant effect on the performance of the material. Selecting the appropriate material requires taking into account both the environment and the service life of the material. The corrosion rates across Australia vary significantly according to AS 4312 and is a function of the proximity to salt water.
The Australian Standards provide material (section 4) and general requirements (section 6) for Roof Safety Mesh. The standard highlights the requirements of corrosion exposure conditions (Section 6.2) that shall be taken into account when determining the material and coatings. The Standard highlights that consideration should be given to the environment in which the material is being used. SSWM references AS 4312 Atmospheric Corrosivity Zones in Australia to determine the external Corrosion Environments.
Both Standards require a Barrier to be installed over areas where there is a potential for either construction activities or normal activities can result in a fall. The requirements are the Roof Safety Mesh can prevent a person from falling to the ground and that the product must be tested according to a “Drop Test”. (AS 4389 Appendix A5)
There are two requirements in Australia and they are: It is expected that Designers and Building companies comply with these requirements.
We have a datasheet for each product item, these include a to-scale image, specifications, dimensions and weights. These are found on the website in the far right column of the product tables. We also include a link to the relevant datasheet in all quotes, proformas and invoices.
WELDED MESH
5 lineal metres and increments of 5 lineal metres
WOVEN MESH
1245mm wide – 2 lineal metres and increments of 1 lineal metre 1550mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres 1830mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres
If we receive your order before 9am, it will be dispatched on same day.
Absolutely, we welcome you to use your own freight company.
We accept payment via PayPal or direct deposit EFT. We have a strict policy of not taking credit card details over the phone
No. We only cut across the width of the roll once. To enable speed to market, we have all specifications in pre-cut 2 m rolls in 1245mm wide and 10m rolls in widths above 1550mm, which are ready to be dispatched upon order.
Please place your woven wire orders that require cutting by 11am for same day cut and pickup by 2.30pm
Please do, to enable us to assist you with your enquiry and requirements without distractions.
Our opening hours are 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Our stocked size for stainless steel welded panels is 1200 x 2400mm However, for large volumes, panels can be custom-made
On a double skid for interstate and country deliveries, no double skid is usually required for local deliveries or local pickups.
Yes, please either send or bring your mesh in for identification. If emailing a photo, please ensure it is against a ruler, so we can identify the mesh count and wire diameter.
Yes, as our name suggests, we sell only Stainless Steel Wire & Mesh.

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