Insect screen mesh is a woven material designed to form a physical barrier against insects, birds, and other pests while permitting the passage of light and air. It is commonly utilised in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings to create protected environments. Our range includes high-quality fibreglass insect mesh, manufactured to provide durable and long-lasting performance.
This screen mesh is engineered to be both flexible and strong. The woven construction ensures a consistent mesh size, which is critical for excluding specific types of insects. The material is also UV stabilised to resist degradation from sunlight, making it suitable for long-term outdoor installations on windows, doors, and cladding.
Key Features of Our Insect Mesh
Our insect screen mesh products are selected for their performance, durability, and ease of use. The key features provide reliable protection across various applications.
• Material Composition: The primary material is a PVC-coated fibreglass. This composition makes the mesh waterproof, rust-proof, and resistant to stretching or shrinking. The soft, flexible nature of the woven material makes it easy to handle and install.
• UV Stabilisation: All our insect mesh is UV stabilised. This feature is crucial for longevity, as it prevents the material from becoming brittle or weak when exposed to direct sunlight over extended periods.
• Woven Construction: The mesh is carefully woven to create uniform holes. This consistent mesh size is effective at blocking a wide range of insects, from house flies and bees to smaller pests like mosquitoes and midges.
• Versatility: This fly screen material is suitable for a wide range of applications, from domestic window screens to large-scale agricultural netting that protects crops. It can be easily cut to shape with a decent pair of scissors.
Available Product Specifications
We stock a range of insect mesh options to suit different requirements. The mesh is supplied as a continuous length from the roll, allowing customers to order the exact amount required.
Extra Information:
o Available Widths: 1000mm (1 metre) or 1500mm (1.5 metres)
o Colour: grey
o Fine mesh design blocks even small insects
o UV-stabilised & breathable
o Sold per linear metre - continuous lengths supplied (up to 30m)
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Specifications:
o Width Options: 1000mm (1m) or 1500mm (1.5m)
o Material: UV-stabilised polyethylene or PVC-coated fibreglass
o Supplied per linear metre When ordering, select the desired width and enter the required number of meters into the quantity field. The product will be supplied as one continuous length.
Primary Applications
The durable and flexible properties of our insect mesh make it a preferred choice for numerous applications.
Residential Use
The most common application is for domestic fly screens on windows and doors. The mesh keeps out flies, wasps, mosquitoes, and spiders, allowing windows to be left open for ventilation. It can be fitted into aluminium frames, wooden frames, or used with adhesive magnetic tape for temporary installations.
Commercial Use
In commercial settings, particularly in food preparation areas, hospitality, and healthcare, maintaining a pest-free environment is critical. This fly screen mesh is installed on windows, doors, and vents to prevent insects from entering, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Agricultural and Gardening
This netting provides excellent protection for crops. It is widely used to cover fruit cages, protect vegetables from pests like the carrot fly and butterflies, and ventilate greenhouses while keeping birds and other insects out. The mesh allows sunlight, air, and rain to reach the plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best screen for keeping bugs out?
The best screen for keeping most bugs out is a standard fibreglass insect mesh with an 18x16 gauge. This mesh size is small enough to block house flies, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and other common insects without significantly impeding airflow. For very small insects like midges, a finer mesh may be required.
Does insect mesh work?
Yes, insect mesh is highly effective. It creates a physical barrier that prevents insects from passing through. The effectiveness is determined by the integrity of the installation and the selection of the correct mesh size for the target pests. A well-installed fly screen provides excellent protection.
What size mesh stops all insects?
No single mesh size can stop absolutely all insects, as some are microscopic. However, a fine mesh (e.g., 20x20 or smaller) will block most insects, including very small ones like midges and gnats. Standard 18x16 fibreglass insect mesh is sufficient for most common household pests.
What is the best mesh for fly screens?
Fibreglass mesh is widely considered the best type of mesh for general-purpose fly screens. It offers an excellent balance of durability, flexibility, visibility, and cost-effectiveness. It will not rust or corrode like metal screens and is soft enough not to have sharp edges.
Ordering and Contact Information
To order, please select your required roll width and specify the length in metres in the quantity box. The item will be cut as a single continuous piece from our stock. Add to basket to proceed with your purchase.
With the exception of Netting and Bulky Items, all our products are shipped on a 2-3 days service. Next day and Next day AM options are also available, For full details click on delivery information.
