Form · 0.5–5 mm
Metallic — indicative fig. M·89
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 3.20kgCO₂e/kg Medium–highCompressive 210MPa StructuralDesign life 50yr
Corrosion-resistant woven metal mesh with apertures ranging from 0.5mm to 5mm, primarily used for bushfire protection, architectural screening, and industrial filtration in Australian construction.
01 Physical
Density 7900kg/m³
Specific gravity 7.9
Porosity 0.35%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 201
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 2-13
Surface roughness 0.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 515MPa
Compressive strength 210MPa
Flexural strength 290MPa
Shear strength 345MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.29
Impact resistance High
Creep resistance Good
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 16.2W/m·K
Specific heat 500J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 17.3×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 3200kgCO2e/tonne
Carbon footprint 3.2
Embodied energy 75MJ/kg
Water footprint 65L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 60%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 95
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 4
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 50
Maintenance interval 12
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) $45-250/m²
Material cost (per unit) $85/m²
Lead time 1-3 days
Lifecycle cost $125/m²
Annual maintenance $0.50/m²
Market availability Readily available
07 Assessment
Advantages
- 100% recyclable with no quality degradation
- Excellent corrosion resistance (marine environments)
- Bushfire compliant for all BAL ratings
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Non-combustible (melting point >1400°C)
- Low maintenance requirements
- UV stable - no degradation from solar exposure
- Maintains properties from -200°C to 870°C
- Available in extensive range of specifications
- Locally stocked in major Australian cities
Constraints
- Higher initial cost than galvanised alternatives
- Lower thermal conductivity than aluminium
- Requires specialised cutting tools for thicker gauges
- Can cause galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals
- Limited acoustic absorption properties
- Potential for crevice corrosion in marine environments
- Grade 304 susceptible to chloride pitting
- Heavier than polymer alternatives
- May require earthing for electromagnetic compatibility
08 Applications
A1 Bushfire ember protection (AS 3959:2018 compliant)
A2 Architectural facades and screening
A3 Window and door insect screens
A4 Industrial filtration and sieving
A5 Security barriers and fencing
A6 Balustrade infill panels
A7 Ventilation and airflow control
A8 Marine and coastal applications
A9 Food processing equipment
A10 Mining and quarry screening
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.