The only drawbacks of insect mesh is that fibreglass mesh can reduce sunlight and view to your garden. Also fibreglass and aluminium are not very durable materials despite them being weatherproof, their insect screen can tear and dent quite easy. Stainless steel is the only metal that won&#;t dent or tear. If you require better visibility, we suggest on a mesh with a higher percentage open area.
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Soffit mesh can be made from a few different types of metals such as aluminium, galvanised steel, stainless steel and fiberglass. A soffit mesh roll is essentially a roll of mesh mainly used to cover soffit vents in a house or building. It&#;s also great for using as insect meshing, DIY projects or for building with.
Like soffit mesh, insect mesh is made with a few different types of metals.
Aluminium &#; Aluminium is great for insect mesh and is easy to work with because it&#;s lightweight and flexible. It&#;s also resistant to corrosion and weatherproof therefore it can be used outside and will last a long time. Furthermore, you can cut this mesh with standard scissors however the downsides to aluminium is that it&#;s not as strong as other metals like stainless steel. Aluminium can dent and tear easier and can also be more expensive than stainless steel and fiberglass.
Stainless Steel &#; Stainless steel 304 grade the perfect metal for fly mesh if you&#;re looking for something durable, resistant to corrosion, long lasting and weatherproof. Stainless steel is heaver than aluminium and fiberglass. It&#;s also the toughest and most versatile metal for insect screen and it&#;s more cost affective than aluminium.
Fibreglass &#; Fibreglass mesh is a fabric-like plastic mesh with a coloured PVC coating so it&#;s waterproof and durable which means the material is long-lasting and can be used outdoors. Fibreglass is also great as it&#;s lightweight and easy to use therefore any project is quick and simple. It comes in a few different colours: black, grey and white.
There are a few ways in which you can fit fly mesh screen to your windows, we recommend using detachable bonds such as Velcro or magnets. This is so you can remove the mesh netting in the winter months and replace it in the summer when necessary.
However you can also use more permanent attachments like staples which will require a staple gun or tape. You will also need a pen and scissors which are essential in the next part.
Firstly, you will need to measure the perimeter of your window using a tape measure. Then with your insect soffit mesh roll, unravel the necessary amount needed to cover the window then mark the corners of the perimeter with a pen. Note that you also need to leave an inch border around the perimeter which allows space for the attachments to bond to the window frame.
Next, you can use scissors to cut around the edge of the border before attaching the magnets or Velcro around the inch border section. Lastly with the window screen mesh, attach the other side of the bonds to the window frame.
If you want to use permanent bonds such as staples or tape, use the staple gun to attach the border to the frame. You could also use double sided tape around the border and stick to the frame.
Strength, durability, cost and outward visibility are some of the considerations to keep in mind when choosing mesh material. The right mesh material will depend on which factors matter more to you.
Fiberglass is one of the most commonly used mesh materials for insect screens. The reason for its popularity is simple &#; it is inexpensive and offers good outward visibility. Fiberglass is also lightweight, flexible and corrosion-resistant. Some manufacturers may coat the fiberglass with PVC to improve its strength.
The greatest disadvantage of fiberglass is that it&#;s not as durable as other mesh materials. It is prone to tearing/fraying at the edges and tends to stretch over time. When exposed to strong sunlight for long periods of time, its strength will deteriorate and discolouration may also occur.
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Polyester mesh has been gaining popularity as an alternative to fiberglass mesh. It is flexible, tear-resistant and less prone to sagging, making it stronger and more durable. It is usually also coated with vinyl, which serves as an additional protective barrier. Polyester mesh coated with a thicker layer of vinyl is often used in pet screens. The thick vinyl coating grants increased resistance to abrasions, which makes it difficult for pets to damage the screen.
A downside of polyester mesh is that the thick coating results in a decrease in outward visibility. It is also more expensive than fiberglass. And if you&#;re opting for vinyl-coated polyester, you&#;ll have to fork out much more.
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Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are mesh materials that have caught on in recent years. Both plastics are used in a wide variety of applications and are similar in physical properties. When used to make screen mesh, they are commonly available as PE mesh, PP mesh or PE + PP mesh (made with a combination of PE and PP).
Both PE and PP are strong fabrics that are tear-resistant and less prone to sagging. PE is a good electrical insulator and is slightly sturdier than PP. Meanwhile, PP has a higher chemical resistance and is more lightweight. Both are mildew-resistant and offer good outward visibility. Like the polyester mesh, most PE/PP mesh sold are coated to further enhance their strength and durability. Coated PE/PP mesh is also UV-resistant and waterproof.
While PE/PP mesh has many strengths, one drawback is that they are not suitable for pet screens. The coating on PE/PP mesh is not as thick, which makes it less resistant against scratches and damage caused by pets. PE/PP mesh is also more expensive than fiberglass mesh.
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Another material used to make screen mesh is aluminium. While popular in countries such as Australia and the USA, aluminium mesh is rarely seen in Singapore. Aluminium mesh offers superior strength and durability as well as excellent outward visibility. It cannot be torn and its rigidity means you won&#;t have to worry about the screen sagging. The mesh often comes in a protective finish that is corrosion-resistant.
However, as you may have expected, aluminium mesh is very expensive. It may also dent/crease upon heavy impact.
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Finally, we have the stainless steel mesh. Stainless steel is the strongest and most durable mesh material available. It is rust- and corrosion-resistant, offers excellent outward visibility and will not stretch or sag. Other than its natural colour, the mesh may also be powder-coated for a black finish which further improves visibility.
The main disadvantage of using stainless steel mesh is the cost. It is easily the most expensive mesh of the lot due to the premium material used. Additionally, the mesh may also dent or kink upon heavy impact.
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