Why Is Aluminum Mesh A Popular Option For Bird Screens?

Wire mesh has numerous applications in the field of construction, interior design, landscaping and more. Among the different types of wire meshes, aluminum mesh has more specialized applications in the form of infill ceiling panels, high-quality filters and even bird screens. In this blog, the term bird screen, its requirement and why aluminum mesh is ideal for this purpose will be addressed.

What Is A Bird Screen?

Bird screen is a wire mesh made of lightweight material such as aluminum which is designed to act as a barrier for small, intrusive birds as well as rodents. They are typically installed in commercial spaces in areas such as HVAC systems or heavy machinery. 

Purpose Of A Bird Screen

Different birds are habituated to nesting in corners and tight spaces such as HVAC systems, vents and numerous mechanical equipment. However, these machinery and mechanical systems have high-speed moving parts where these birds can be fatally wounded. Hence, bird screens act as a humane solution to prevent this from happening.

Furthermore, birds can also clog or damage the machinery or vents, leading to extensive repairs in the future. Therefore, it offers economic benefits and prevents birds or rodents from being injured.

Why Go For Aluminum Mesh?

Aluminum mesh is made of weaving together thin wires in a grid-like pattern. This creates a lightweight, yet strong material which can be easily molded to fit unique applications. Hence, these lightweight wire meshes are enough to keep birds and other pests at bay. Furthermore, it makes it easier to carry, install, and remove them as necessary. 

Due to these properties, aluminum mesh is also used as a soffit screen in some residential properties. Click here to read about soffit screens.

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