{"product_id":"stainless-steel-solar-mesh","title":"Solar Mesh - Stainless Steel 304","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eStainless Steel 304 Solar Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eChoose black PVC-coated Stainless Steel 304 solar mesh for replacement sections, additional coverage or installations where you already have compatible clips. The 0.7 mm stainless-steel wire core provides the underlying structure, while the black PVC finish gives the mesh a discreet appearance around your solar panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eInstalled around the array perimeter with suitable fixings, this stainless steel solar panel mesh helps reduce access by birds and other pests, including possums and rats. It also helps reduce the build-up of leaves, nesting material and other debris beneath the panels. Correct fitting around corners and roof contours helps minimise entry gaps. Mesh is supplied separately, so you can purchase the component you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUV-stabilised PVC for Australian rooftop exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAustralian rooftops expose solar mesh to sunlight, heat and changing weather. The PVC coating formulation includes a dedicated UV absorber and a HALS light stabiliser, supported by carbon black. Together, these ingredients are intended to help slow deterioration caused by sunlight and support the coating’s weather resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe UV absorber helps absorb ultraviolet light, while the HALS stabiliser helps interrupt the degradation processes that can age plastics. Carbon black provides the dark finish and contributes additional UV protection. This gives the coating a defined stabiliser formulation for outdoor use, beyond colour alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFlexibility and weathering performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe PVC material has an elongation at break of 190–240%, indicating its ability to stretch before breaking under test conditions. A plasticiser supports flexibility, while a calcium-zinc stabiliser supports thermal stability. These qualities are useful for a coating on mesh that is handled and shaped during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe PVC coating has passed a 1,000-hour xenon-arc ageing test using ASTM G155 and has water absorption of no more than 0.2% over 24 hours using ASTM D570. These properties support its use in outdoor applications exposed to sunlight and moisture. Accelerated ageing hours are not a direct measure of years of service on a roof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eStainless mesh for replacement and additional coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe wire core is Stainless Steel 304 with a diameter of 0.7 mm. Select compatible clips for your panel-frame profile and allow for corners and overlaps when measuring your installation. For exposed coastal sites, contact us to discuss suitability before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNeed fixings as well? Explore our nylon or aluminium solar mesh clips, or choose the complete Solar Mesh Kit for mesh and fixing components together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gutter Guard Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075529416926,"sku":"SOLAR-MESH-SS304","price":3.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/3213\/4366\/files\/Solar_Mesh_Content.png?v=1789950211","url":"https:\/\/gutterguarddirect.com.au\/products\/stainless-steel-solar-mesh","provider":"Gutter Guard Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}