Australia’s climate is frequently impacted by droughts, floods, strong winds, coastal salinity, fires and extremes of temperature. Stainless steel wire mesh can withstand harsh environmental conditions, and is an ideal material where a barrier or screen is required.

Here are several reasons to consider stainless steel wire mesh for your next project.

Weather and corrosion resistance

Stainless steel has very high durability and resistance to weathering, especially compared to materials prone to degradation, such as timber or plastic.

Longevity and durability

Stainless steel wire mesh offers one of the highest levels of durability when it comes to construction materials.

When used in outdoor projects, it is expected to last at least 25 years – which is why we provide a 25yrs warranty on our mesh barrier installations.

Stainless steel wire mesh is non-flammable

Stainless steel’s non-flammable nature can make it an ideal material for Australia’s fire-prone environment.

Low-maintenance needs

Stainless steel mesh has very low requirements when it comes to maintenance, and the need for ongoing cleaning is close to nil.

Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

Eliminates the risks from climbing

When used for fall protection, stainless steel mesh of no more than 40mm aperture opening is virtually impossible to climb – making it great for protecting children (or adults).

“Anti-throw” capabilities

Wire mesh can be great for use over roadways as it can prevent objects being thrown at passing cars, other vehicles or people.

Graffiti resistance

An added benefit is that it is impossible for graffiti artists to use stainless steel wire mesh as a canvas!

Where stainless steel wire mesh is being utilised for barriers

Stainless steel mesh is used in many projects across Australia where fall protection and barrier systems are required. Here are some examples.

Tibby Cotter Bridge, Sydney

Stainless steel wire mesh was the material of choice for the screen on the Tibby Cotter Bridge – a shared pedestrian and cycle pathway in Sydney’s Moore Park.

As well as the benefits of non-climbability, weather resistance and so on, the barrier offers an elegance of design along with sufficient transparency to ensure views are maintained.

The barrier is sufficiently durable that NSW Roads and Maritime Services does a once-a-year inspection, and so far no maintenance action has been required. In fact, after seeing how well the mesh has performed, the agency has specified its use on all pedestrian bridges in NSW under its control.