Expanded Metal Chimney Caps Isolate Undesired Intruders
Expanded metal chimney caps are usually made to prevent debris, rain and critters from entering your chimney. Chimney caps are must-have units that no chimney should be without, for the important benefits offered. They can keep out moisture and animals (like snakes, rats, birds or others), also act as spark arrestors. A chimney cap is mainly composed of two parts: wire mesh sides and a cap cover. For well protecting your chimney, we use heavy duty expanded metal mesh with durable properties, and another important thing is maintenance, which seems simple but crucial. Once the chimney cap is damaged, you need to have it repaired or replaced in time.
Another way for critters entering your home is through the roof vent. We also offer expanded metal roof vent guard for better protecting your properties. Expanded metal roof vent guard is made to prevent pesky animals entering your home through roof vents (static vents, power ventilators or other additional vents). Many roof vents are made from plastic material with simple screen or no screening which offers opportunity for squirrels, raccoons or birds to get into the attic where they may do severe damage to your properties. Expanded metal roof vent guard is an effective barrier against the critters. It is commonly constructed of heavy-duty 18 gauge expanded metal mesh that animals can't get through. We offer multiple sizes to fit a broad range of venting applications.
Feature
Expanded metal construction for durable use, and animals can't get in the vent or chimney easily.
Various sizes are available, and we also supply made to size.
Easy to install (make sure that no animals are inside the vent or chimney before installation).
Powder coated or stainless steel for high corrosion resistance.
Specification
Material: stainless steel, carbon steel (can be coated with your favorable colours), pre-galvanized steel, copper.
Dimensions: customization.
Note: measure your vent or chimney to make sure the product fit your applications. Too small screen mesh leads to blocking and large open mesh easily makes creatures get in your home.
U-channel Offers Easy Handling of Expanded Metal
U-channel is an u-shaped strip that is attached to the sharp edge of the expanded metal mesh sheet by welding or pressing, which offers safer handling and an aesthetic appearance for diverse applications. As expanded metal sheet is sheared to specific length, it creates a very sharp edge, while u-channel edging can seal the edge, thus providing cost effective protection to the expanded metal panel. It is a finished product specially designed for expanded metal mesh and offers several alternatives to conventional methods of framing.
Feature
Cost saving through quick and easy fabrication.
It offers easy handling of the finished sheet.
Wide range of sizes available.
Guaranteed quality and competitive price.
Expanded Metal Angle Bead Reinforces Plastering Corner
Expanded metal angle bead is used to produce a truly straight corner which protects and reinforces plaster with its expanded wings that offered by expanded metal construction. It helps protect plaster where it is most vulnerable, widely used in new build or refurbishment projects. As we all know that in building construction or when the project is completed, the plaster or rendered corners are easily damaged easily, which brings much trouble. Using appropriate angle beads can form a true straight arris that won't easily crack because the expanded metal wings ensure that the bead is securely anchored in the corner depth of plaster on either side of the arris, so the angle bead has another name - expanded metal corner bead.
Feature
Stainless steel or galvanized treatment for corrosion resistance.
The exact size of the acute angle design disperses the force by the impact.
Angle beads shorten the construction time and save the cost.
Various sizes for choice and quality guaranteed.
Specification
Material: galvanized steel, stainless steel.
Standard angle bead (internal use): 47 mm wing as standard angle bead, available in 2.4 m, 2.7 m, 2.8 m, 3 m, for 10 mm - 20 mm plaster depths.
Stainless steel angle bead (external use): available in 3 m, to suit 16 mm - 20 mm plaster depths.
Expanded Metal Angle Bead Reinforces Plastering Corner
Expanded metal angle bead is used to produce a truly straight corner which protects and reinforces plaster with its expanded wings that offered by expanded metal construction. It helps protect plaster where it is most vulnerable, widely used in new build or refurbishment projects. As we all know that in building construction or when the project is completed, the plaster or rendered corners are easily damaged easily, which brings much trouble. Using appropriate angle beads can form a true straight arris that won't easily crack because the expanded metal wings ensure that the bead is securely anchored in the corner depth of plaster on either side of the arris, so the angle bead has another name - expanded metal corner bead.
Feature
Stainless steel or galvanized treatment for corrosion resistance.
The exact size of the acute angle design disperses the force by the impact.
Angle beads shorten the construction time and save the cost.
Various sizes for choice and quality guaranteed.
Specification
Material: galvanized steel, stainless steel.
Standard angle bead (internal use): 47 mm wing as standard angle bead, available in 2.4 m, 2.7 m, 2.8 m, 3 m, for 10 mm - 20 mm plaster depths.
Stainless steel angle bead (external use): available in 3 m, to suit 16 mm - 20 mm plaster depths.
Expanded Metal Chimney Caps Isolate Undesired Intruders
Expanded metal chimney caps are usually made to prevent debris, rain and critters from entering your chimney. Chimney caps are must-have units that no chimney should be without, for the important benefits offered. They can keep out moisture and animals (like snakes, rats, birds or others), also act as spark arrestors. A chimney cap is mainly composed of two parts: wire mesh sides and a cap cover. For well protecting your chimney, we use heavy duty expanded metal mesh with durable properties, and another important thing is maintenance, which seems simple but crucial. Once the chimney cap is damaged, you need to have it repaired or replaced in time.
Another way for critters entering your home is through the roof vent. We also offer expanded metal roof vent guard for better protecting your properties. Expanded metal roof vent guard is made to prevent pesky animals entering your home through roof vents (static vents, power ventilators or other additional vents). Many roof vents are made from plastic material with simple screen or no screening which offers opportunity for squirrels, raccoons or birds to get into the attic where they may do severe damage to your properties. Expanded metal roof vent guard is an effective barrier against the critters. It is commonly constructed of heavy-duty 18 gauge expanded metal mesh that animals can't get through. We offer multiple sizes to fit a broad range of venting applications.
Feature
Expanded metal construction for durable use, and animals can't get in the vent or chimney easily.
Various sizes are available, and we also supply made to size.
Easy to install (make sure that no animals are inside the vent or chimney before installation).
Powder coated or stainless steel for high corrosion resistance.
Specification
Material: stainless steel, carbon steel (can be coated with your favorable colours), pre-galvanized steel, copper.
Dimensions: customization.
SS Expanded Metal - Corrosion Resistance, good strength
Stainless steel expanded metal is made of stainless steel metal sheet, through die slitting and stretching to form uniform diamond shaped openings. In the manufacturing process, no material is lost, and it offers savings in weight, as well as free passage of light, liquid, sound and air. Stainless steel expanded metal is more rigid than an equal weight of solid steel plate or wire mesh, making it popular in architectural and commercial areas. It is worth mentioning that 18 gauge (0.05" thick) 304 stainless steel and 316 L stainless steel are materials that commonly used. But there is difference between them, so choose suitable material for your needs, and the following information will help you learn more about stainless steel expanded metal.
Feature
Stainless steel 304 for anti-rusting and heat resistance.
Stainless steel 316 has more corrosion resistance.
Easy to be welded and cut for your ideal form.
Resistant to high temperature and food grade stainless steel especially designed for BBQ grill.
High mechanical strength for many applications that need large load bearing.
Specification
Material: stainless steel 304, 316, 316 L.
Types: stainless steel - flattened expanded metal (more attractive than raised type), stainless steel - raised expanded metal.
Specification - stainless steel expanded metal Style Strand size Design size Open area (%)
Width (inch) Thickness (inch) SWD (inch) LWD (inch)
SSEM1/2" - #18 0.080 0.050 0.500 1.20 70
SSEM1/2" - #18F 0.090 0.040 0.500 1.26 60
SSEM3/4" - #18 0.106 0.050 0.923 2.00 89
SSEM3/4" - #18F 0.118 0.040 0.923 2.10 77
SSEM1/2" - #16 0.087 0.062 0.500 1.20 70
SSEM1/2" - #16F 0.099 0.050 0.500 1.26 60
SSEM3/4" - #16 0.106 0.062 0.923 2.00 83
SSEM3/4" - #16F 0.118 0.050 0.923 2.10 75
SSEM1/2" - #13 0.120 0.093 0.500 1.20 58
SSEM1/2" - #13F 0.132 0.080 0.500 1.26 56
SSEM3/4" - #13 0.108 0.093 0.923 2.00 78
SSEM3/4" - #13F 0.120 0.070 0.923 2.10 74
Steel Expanded Metal With Raised & Flattened Type
Steel expanded metal is produced from one steel plate or roll through simultaneously slitting and stretching, which forms a wide array of diamond shaped openings with uniform sizes. During the expanding process, the metal can be expanded up to ten times its original width, losing up to 80 % its weight per meter, and becomes more rigid. It is lighter, less expensive than a single metal sheet, and also allows for free flow of liquid, heat, air and sound, yet producing impenetrable barrier to larger solid objects (or persons). Compared with the traditional flat metal sheet, steel expanded metal has more notable advantages for its versatile applications. More and more new applications are found for it in the family, office, and other industrial, commercial fields.
How is steel expanded metal made?
Steel expanded metal is manufactured by a process of shearing and stretching under a precisely programmed machine, which produces precise apertures but stretches the metal sheet (See more details in Technology). Different specifications can be made by changing the material or the expanded style.
Two types of expanded metal
Steel expanded metal is manufactured in two ways: raised expanded metal and flattened expanded metal. Raised expanded metal is also known as standard expanded metal, it has diamond openings with slightly raised surface. Flattened expanded metal is manufactured by passing the standard expanded sheet through a cold roll reducing mill, forming diamond openings with flat surface.
Features
One piece and single unit construction.
Less weight and more economic than regular metal sheet.
Extensive range of materials to suit any application.
It is rigid for protective uses, while providing decorative effect.
High quality for durable use.
The most economical option among all metal materials.
Easy to install.
