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Rodent infestations pose a significant threat to homes, exploiting small openings to gain entry, with air bricks often becoming unintended gateways for these unwelcome visitors.
Recognising this challenge, The Mesh Company introduces a robust solution: 304 stainless steel perforated air brick covers.
Simple yet effective, these covers ensure the unhindered flow of air while preventing rodent entry into homes.
They offer peace of mind and enhance home safety by balancing pest protection with the need for adequate ventilation.
These covers are cut to the exact sizes of the 3 most common air brick vents. The holes are perfect for allowing airflow, whilst blocking out unwanted pests. These are the available options:
This article aims to introduce you to this product and give helpful tips on how it can be used.
Let’s get into it…
To maintain a healthy ventilation system in a home, air bricks circulate air beneath floors and within cavity walls, preventing damp and condensation. While essential for air flow, their open design can inadvertently provide an entry point for rodents seeking warmth and shelter. It is a challenge for homeowners to secure these openings without compromising their primary function.
It is evident that there is a need for a solution that can deter pests while maintaining air circulation. This is where The Mesh Company’s air brick covers come into play, offering a solution that protects homes without restricting ventilation.
Air brick covers from The Mesh Company are meticulously crafted from SS304 stainless steel. The covers feature 2.5mm round holes set in a 4mm triangular pitch, with a thickness of 0.6mm, ensuring robustness while maintaining a sleek profile. This design achieves a 36% open area percentage, which strikes an optimal balance between preventing rodent access and allowing sufficient airflow. Perforated covers play an important role in preventing pests from entering homes because the holes are precisely calibrated to block entry without hindering ventilation, which is crucial to preserving a home’s air quality and moisture content.
In terms of installation and maintenance, ease of use stands out as a key advantage. SS304 ensures not only longevity, but also low maintenance, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning, requiring minimal maintenance to maintain their appearance and functionality. Combining these features underscores the Mesh Company’s commitment to providing homeowners with practical, durable pest control solutions.
Here’s a concise guide to installing these panels, available in various dimensions including 100mm x 250mm, 170mm x 250mm, and 250mm x 250mm.
Preparation: Measure your air brick to determine the size of the cover and select the mesh sheet size that best covers this opening, allowing a little space on either side to secure it to the brickwork. . Make sure the area around the air brick is clean and free of debris or dust before installing it.
Selecting the Fixing Method: You can either screw the cover into place or use silicone adhesive. For external applications, screwing is recommended, while silicone adhesive can be used for a less invasive installation, suitable both for internal and external applications.
Positioning the Cover: Check the fit by holding the cover against the air brick. Mark through the 2.5mm holes on the wall or air brick where you’ll need to drill if you’re using screws. On the back side of the panel, apply a silicone bead around the perimeter.
Securing the Cover:
Final Inspection
Check around the edges to ensure there are no gaps or loose areas where pests may enter. Ensure the silicone has cured according to the manufacturer’s instructions before considering the installation complete for adhesive installations.
Tools and Materials Needed:
It is easy to install The Mesh Company’s 304 stainless steel perforated air brick covers, safeguarding your home against rodents with a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution without compromising ventilation.
To safeguard your home against rodent intrusion, it’s essential to adopt a comprehensive pest-proofing strategy that includes air bricks. There are many vulnerabilities around your home that rodents can exploit, including gaps under doors, cracks in foundations, and openings around pipes and cables. Consider adding additional protection measures such as door sweeps, sealants for cracks, and mesh covers for other vents and openings to your home to make it impenetrable.
In addition to physical barriers, environmental strategies can also be used to deter pests. Keep the exterior clean and free of debris and nesting sites, secure rubbish bins, and trim vegetation away from the house. Identifying and repairing potential entry points promptly requires regular inspection and maintenance of your home’s exterior.
When combined with a holistic pest-proofing strategy, stainless steel air brick covers can significantly enhance your home’s defense against rodents. In order to secure every possible entry point, The Mesh Company offers a variety of mesh products suitable for different applications.
By introducing 304 stainless steel perforated air brick covers, The Mesh Company aims to solve the common issue of rodent prevention without compromising on ventilation. Maintaining a secure and comfortable home environment requires more than just air-bick protection.
We encourage homeowners to consider these air brick covers as part of a broader pest-proofing strategy. Take the first step towards a safer, rodent-free home by exploring our range of home protection products.
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