Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
At the moment, we are processing and dispatching orders however delivery days may be possible due to the Coronavirus situation. Having anticipated short supplies of goods at the beginning of the year, we have filled our warehouse with stock. Whilst a certain product may be out of stock on our website, we will have an alternative option available which will be in stock – please feel free to ask our live chat agents for alternatives if you cannot find a suitable product for your application.
We may find that over the next few days or weeks that the speed of service we take pride in providing may be delayed slightly, either due to the requirement for staff members to self-isolate, or due to the pressures on the courier networks. Should this issue arise, we will do our very best to keep you fully informed, and rest assured that we will do everything possible to dispatch and deliver your order. If we could ask that you bear with us that would be very much appreciated, especially in the case of potential delivery issues. Some delivery delays may be unavoidable, as all UK courier networks are at full capacity due to unprecedented levels of deliveries, combined with a potential shortage of drivers due to self-isolation requirements.
Delivery Costs UK Mainland (Excluding Scottish Highlands)
Orders over £60:
Standard service up to 4 Working Days (any order over £60.00) - FREE
Express service up to 2 Working Days (any order over £60.00) - £2.98 per order (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
Next Working Day for orders placed by 2pm (any order over £60.00) - £8.98 per order (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
Orders under £60:
Standard service up to 4 Working Days (any order under £60.00) - £6.98 per order
Express service up to 2 Working Days (any order under £60.00) - £8.98 per order (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
Next Working Day for orders placed by 2pm (any order under £60.00) - £12.98 per order (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
Please note that delivery dates are not guaranteed. There is always a risk that consignments may be delayed by couriers.
Please also note that whilst our courier offers a next day delivery service to most of Scotland (excluding Scottish Highlands), there are some postcodes where only the standard delivery service is available at the Checkout.
A next day delivery is also not available for the following England postcodes: TD15, CA8, CA20.
Isle of Wight up to 4 Working Days
Orders over £ 60.00 - delivery charge £12.98
Orders under £ 60.00, delivery charge £19.98
Northern Scotland, Scottish Highlands* 3 - 5 day service only
Any order under £ 60.00, delivery charge £29.98
Orders over £60.00 - delivery charge £22.98
*This delivery charge only applies to certain postcodes. Please enter your postcode at the checkout to generate the shipping cost.
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Our black epoxy resin coated woven aluminium insect mesh is perfect for keeping out flies and other insects. Aluminium insect mesh is extremely light, and is easy to bend into a desired shape. We offer a range of roll widths and lengths to suit various applications. The 10cm to 15cm wide rolls are ideal for use on soffits, or behind cladding. The wider rolls are perfect for producing insect screens, or for covering larger areas such as roofs. Given that the mesh is flexible, it may need the support of a frame to add rigidity.
The black epoxy resin coating not only protects the aluminium, it also helps the mesh to blend in with the background. Therefore, this product is an excellent option for discreet insect protection.
Specification
- Black epoxy resin coated woven aluminium insect mesh
- Aperture (hole size) 1.36 mm x 1.36 mm
- Open area 73%
- Weight 230 grams per square metre
- Roll Heights: The heights of the rolls are manufactured to metric measurements (centimeters). We have rounded down the imperial height conversions for simplicity. The accurate imperial height is as follows: 47.24 inch (120cm).
All measurements +/- 5%. If you require a micrometer reading of the wire thickness then please call us on 01782 820 970.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hi, I am looking for a mesh that I could use as an insect screen for an Awning, it would be fitted into the inside of the Plastic opening windows and I am not sure whether the plastic flyscreen or the fibreglass mesh would suit best.
Thank you for the enquiry.
Assuming that you would be looking to roll the insect mesh away when you pack up the awning, then the fiberglass insect mesh may be more suitable. It is very flexible (almost cloth-like), but it is a strong material.
Is this a woven mesh or is it an expanded metal mesh? If woven what holds the edge wires in place?
Thank you for your enquiry.
The soffit mesh is woven. The material is finely knitted together, which holds the strands of wire in place. However, if you pull the outer strand of wire then you can pull it out.
If you would like to see the material then we would be happy to send a small sample in the post.
Hi- I would like some mesh to put round the cowl on my chimney, to stop bees going in, and maybe to keep mosquitoes from breeding in water tanks. The woven ali looks possible, but how is it with heat from a woodburner and letting the smoke out? Should I get a 2mm or 2.5 mm mesh for the chimney?
Thank you for the enquiry.
If it is just bees that you wish to keep out, we would normally recommend our woven stainless steel 8 Mesh as this is typically used for beekeeping. This product has an open area of 60% i.e. it will allow 60% of the airflow through – you may need to check that this is sufficient to allow the smoke to escape from your chimney. The advantage of this material is that it is a lot more rigid than insect mesh, due to the 0.71mm thick wire. The 8 Mesh is sold by the linear metre.
If you are also looking to keep out other insects, such as mosquitoes, then the stainless steel insect mesh would be a better choice than the woven aluminium. Stainless steel is typically used for chimney liners where a woodburner has been installed, so there shouldn’t be an issue with the heat.
Hi there,
I'm looking to use this as a screen for a reptile enclosure, the enclosure will be regularly listed so I wanted to check that there was no risk of rusting on the mesh.
Many thanks
Technically aluminium doesn’t rust, as it doesn’t contain iron - therefore, you won’t get red rust as you would on a steel product. However, it is possible for aluminium to corrode in certain circumstances, for example, exposure to salt or high levels of alkaline. Usually what happens when aluminium corrodes is that it forms a white, salt-like coating which then hardens and protects the alloy from further corrosion (you sometimes see this type of corrosion on aluminium shower frames).
Our aluminium insect mesh does, however, have a black epoxy resin coating which provides additional protection to corrosion.
Another insect mesh which would be a good option is our grade 316 stainless steel insect mesh, which is highly resistant to corrosion (link to grade 316 stainless).
Kind regards
is it okay to use this product in coastal environments?
Thank-you for the e-mail.
Whilst the salt in the air in coastal locations can start to corrode aluminium, usually the aluminium forms a protective layer (it forms a white, salt-like coating) which then hardens and protects the aluminium from further corrosion – you sometimes see this type of corrosion on aluminium shower frames. Therefore, the insect mesh should be OK to use in coastal locations. The mesh also has a further protective layer of black epoxy resin.
Alternatively, you could use our Grade 316 stainless steel insect mesh, which is known as marine grade stainless.
Kind regards
Can this mesh be cut with a Stanley knife?
Dear Mr W.,
Thank you for the enquiry.
The black woven aluminium insect mesh can be cut with a sharp Stanley knife, however to avoid the blade slipping whilst cutting you may be better using a sharp pair of kitchen scissors.
Kind regards
Hi,
How do I attach the mesh to my PVC window frame?
Thank you for your enquiry.
As we are only merchants, unfortunately we don’t have any experience with fitting. However, the best option may be to frame the insect mesh, and then attach the frame to the window or screw the frame into the wall around the PVC window frame.
Can the mesh be bent to form an angle and hold this shape?
Thank you for the enquiry.
The black aluminium insect mesh can be bent to an angle, and it will retain this shape. Please note, however, that insect mesh is a light weight mesh and so the mesh will not be a rigid panel.
Good afternoon, Can you please advise if you do an insect mesh - not stainless - which has a free area of 70%
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have a black epoxy coated aluminium woven fly screen which has a 73% open area.
Reviews
Excellent
the mesh arrived first thing this morning.