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 PVC coated fiberglass insect mesh is perfect for keeping out flies and other insects. The fiberglass insect mesh is a strong, cloth-like material. We offer a range of roll widths and lengths to suit various applications. The 7.5cm to 30cm 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 fabric-like, it may need the support of a frame to add rigidity.
We also offer fire tested fiberglass insect mesh, please click here to view our Fire Rated Range.
The black PVC coating not only makes the material soft and easy to handle, it also helps the mesh to blend in with the background. Therefore, this product is the ideal option for discreet insect protection.
Specification
- Black PVC coated Fiberglass insect mesh
- Mesh yarns per inch 16 x 16
- Aperture (hole size) 1.36 mm x 1.36 mm
- Open area 73%
- Weight 109 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.
Hi, I’m after some mesh material approx 3m x 2m for a side to a gazebo to reduce a bit of a breeze when sitting outside, is there anything you can suggest?
Thank-you for the e-mail.
In terms of a material to act as a wind barrier, we would normally recommend our windbreak mesh, however this mesh is only available in 50m rolls which is far more material than you need (unless you can find another use for the mesh).
The fiberglass insect mesh you have enquired about is a lightweight, almost cloth-like screen. Although this is a light mesh, it is reasonable strong. However, it will only reduce the wind flow by around 28% (as the mesh has a 72% open area). Also, the widest roll the fiberglass is available in is 1.8m wide – therefore, you would need to cover your area in two pieces.
We do have a heavier fiberglass screen mesh available, which would reduce the airflow by around 45% (Pet Proof Insect Screen). Again, this is not available in 2m wide rolls, and so would need to be installed in two pieces.
If you need any further assistance then please feel free to e-mail or call us on 01782 820 970.
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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.
Is this mesh strong enough to stop cats getting trough a trellis?
Thank you for the enquiry. To stop your cats from getting through I would suggest using our stronger “Pet Proof” insect mesh.
1. Will this material tear? 2. Does it need to be hemmed to stop it fraying at the edges?
Thank you for your enquiry. The PVC coated fiberglass insect mesh is reasonably tough, and difficult to tear with your hands. However, we also offer an even stronger Pet Proof fiberglass insect mesh, which is extremely difficult to tear with your hands.
In terms of the edges, the insect mesh is raw edged. Whilst the PVC coating holds the strands in place, if you were to pull the strands on the edges then they would pull out. Therefore, you may wish to finish the edges of the material in some way.
Hi,
I am looking for mesh to use as a veil for my bee suit.
Something very strong, flexible and with good visibility.
Is the fiberglass insect mesh good enough for that purpose.
Thank you for the enquiry.
In terms of an option that would be flexible (almost cloth-like), a fiberglass insect mesh would be the closest option. However, please note that the stronger the mesh the smaller the open area of the material will be i.e. a lower open area will reduce the visibility through the mesh.
The strongest option we offer is our pet proof fiberglass insect mesh, which has an open area of 55%. This material is very strong, and difficult to tear.
The standard-weight fiberglass insect mesh has a higher open area of 72%, and will therefore have a higher level of visibility through it, but it is not as durable as the pet proof mesh. Having said that, the standard-weight fiberglass is still reasonably durable and quite difficult to tear with your hands.
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.
I am looking for a mesh that will bend into shoes easily. What would you recommend....the fiberglass mesh looks interesting
Thank you for your enquiry.
The black fiberglass mesh insect mesh is quite a floppy product and so unless it is being attached to a structure I wouldn’t have thought that this would keep its shape (as it is not rigid).
Given that the application is a little outside of our field of expertise it is difficult to answer your question with any certainty. Having said that, customers in the past have used our 13mm hole chicken wire netting for creating sculptures.
If used as a leaf guard on gutters, fastened with cable ties, would the rain go through your PVC coated fibreglass soffit mesh or would surface tension make it sit on top? Other suggestions?
Morning Robert,
Thank-you for the e-mail.
The fiberglass soffit mesh has an open area of around 72%, and so will allow water to pass through it. However, whether or not some water will still sit on top when it rains will depend on the volume of water, speed of flow etc. and so this is a little outside of our field of knowledge. Another issue with using fiberglass is that the material is cloth-like i.e. it doesn’t have any rigidity to it. Therefore, you will most likely find that the mesh will flop to the bottom of the gutter.
As an alternative, customers have used a welded wire mesh in the past to make gutter guards (typically a 13mm x 13mm 19 gauge welded mesh). The best option to avoid rusting would be to use stainless steel. The 13mm x 13mm 19g welded mesh has more structure, and will allow the water to run through.
Kind regards,
Thank you for your prompt and perfect answer!
Best wishes,
Robert
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Superfast delivery
Thanks for the receipt!
My mesh arrived yesterday, so thanks for a superfast delivery.
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