BUSHFIRE MESH^TM

Source: CFA 2014

Ember attack is the most common way that houses and buildings catch fire during wildfires. Research has shown that this is the cause of over 80% of homes and buildings lost. Embers can enter gaps in buildings as small as 0.0708 inches (1.8mm), igniting timber and other materials such as leaf litter.

• Embers are burning twigs, leaves and pieces of debris
• Ember attack occurs when twigs and leaves are carried by the wind and land on or around houses and buildings causing spot fires
• Embers can penetrate and smolder in woodpiles, patios deck items, vents, roofs and debris filled gutters, igniting the objects and setting fire to the house or building
• Ember attack can happen before, during and after the wildfire

Source: CFA

Bushfire Mesh is installed around a home or building to protect against embers penetrating gaps and reflects radiant hear that causes fire. Embers can travel up to 24 miles in front of the fire, giving you less time to act and leave..

Class A Fire Rated Building Material

Bushfire Mesh has been tested to UL 723 / ASTM E 84 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and meets a Class A fire rated building material classification. It satisfies NFPA, CAL FIRE, FEMA and IWUIC where Mesh is suggested as an application.

Bushfire Mesh is approved by independent US Fire Authorities and recommended for home and building hardening applications.

Bushfire Mesh is a versatile product with a range of applications, it is easy to handle and install.

Source: Ember Entry: Vents – Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (ibhs.org)

When hardening your home, you need a product that’s tested and proven to last. Testing has shown that Bushfire Mesh is:

• Non-corrosive – it will continue to perform years from installation with minimal maintenance
• Non-combustible – it won’t ignite or melt when wildfire temperatures reach over 1,472°F (like fiberglass, aluminum or galvanized)
• A Defensive Opening size – it will catch, hold and release embers* that will self-extinguish before hitting the ground**

* Observation made by the University of Southern Queensland

** Observation made by IBHS ‘It was observed that the smaller embers, those passing through the 1/16-in. (1.58 mm) mesh screening in particular, would self-extinguish before reaching the floor of the attic’