Galvanized Soffit and Ground Vent Screens Wires Per Linear Inch Screen Opening Gauge Wire Diameter After Galvanizing Open Area In Stock Roll Widths Inches M.M. # Inches M.M. 4 Mesh 0.224" 5.69 23 0.0258" 0.66 80.4% 2.5" 2.75" 3" 4" 6" 8" 8 Mesh 0.108" 2.74 27 0.0173" 0.44 74.2% - - 3" 4" 6" 8"

When larger pests such as rats, squirrels, bats, birds, raccoons and skunks are no threat, a single layer of the standard duty stainless steel specifications listed below will provide insect exclusion down to 0.041".

Standard Duty Stainless Steel Soffit Vent Screens Openings Per Linear Inch Soffit Vent Screen Opening Stainless Steel Wire Diameter Open Area Inches M.M. Inches M.M. 14 x 14 0.062" 1.575 0.009" 0.229 76.4% 16 x 16 0.053" 1.358 0.009" 0.229 73.3% 18 x 18 0.046" 1.168 0.009" 0.229 70.2% 18 x 14 0.046" x 0.062" 1.168 x 1.575 0.009" 0.229 73.2% 20 x 20 0.041" 1.041 0.009" 0.229" 67.2%

Commercial and Industrial applications requiring a higher level of strength and security in addition to a much longer life expectancy should consider the specifications listed in the table below.

Commercial and Industrial Grade Stainless Steel Soffit and Ground Vent Screens Openings Per Linear Inch Soffit and Ground Vent Screen Opening Stainless Steel Wire Diameter Open Area Inches M.M. Inches M.M. 4 x 4 0.215" 5.461 0.035" 0.889 74% 6 x 6 0.138" 3.505 0.028" 0.711 69.2% 8 x 8 0.108" 2.743 0.017" 0.431 74.6% 8 x 8 0.105" 2.667 0.020" 0.508 70.6% 8 x 8 0.100" 2.540 0.025" 0.635 64%

Copper vent screens are best suited for ocean front applications subject to salt spray.  Copper is also frequently specified based solely on cosmetic appearance.

Copper Soffit Vent Screens Openings Per Linear Inch Soffit Vent Screen Opening Stainless Steel Wire Diameter Open Area Inches M.M. Inches M.M. 4 0.203" 5.516 0.047" 1.194 65.9% 8 0.097" 2.464 0.028" 0.711 60.2% 16 0.051" 1.168 0.011" 0.229 67.9%

The 16 Mesh specification above is not recommended in applications subject to large pests.

Phone (360) 835-7507     Fax (360) 835-8966

By using this website, you are agreeing that you have read and accepted the Terms of Use Agreement If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.   Copyright © 2009  Screen Technology Group, Inc.   All Rights Reserved.