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Ausmesh

AUSMESH

Roof safety mesh

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Thermakraft Ausmesh is a roof underlay support and fall safety mesh for use on a variety of commercial buildings. Ausmesh Roof Safety Mesh is constructed of tensile galvanised wire exceeding 450MPa and when used for roofing, becomes a permanent fixture in the building.

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Product Specifications

Galvanised Ausmesh comes in sizes up to 2400 wide and can be cut to length for efficiency:

Roll Dimension	Cut to Length
1800mm x 50m	Available cut to length*
2250mm x 50m	Available cut to length*
2400mm x 50m	Available cut to length*

* Note: Production time allowance may vary - contact your Kingspan Insulation Representative for more information.

Product Description - Ausmesh

Width Options	Mesh Grid Size	Wire Diameter	Tensile Strength	Wire Coating	Length	Weight
1800mm 2250mm 2400mm	300mm x 150mm	2mm galvanised	Crosswire/Transverse Wire min 450MPa Line Wire/Longitudinal Wire min 500MPa	Standard AS/NZS 4534:2006 WO2	Standard roll size 50m	1800mm Width = ~23.5kg per roll 2250mm width = ~29kg per roll 2400mm width =~31kg per roll

Scope of use

Roof safety mesh as a primary means for fall protection when working at heights in domestic, commercial and industrial building applications that use steel or timber structure.
Suitable for the support of foil underlays in exposed roof spaces, and synthetic underlays (Thermakraft Covertek 407, AIR-CELL Insuliner) in enclosed roof spaces.
May be used to support insulation. Usage intent and compatibility must be checked by the designer with the insulation manufacturer.

General

Galvanised - constructed of 2mm high tensile galvanised steel wire.
Longitudinal wires are spaced at 150mm centres with cross wires spaced at 300mm centres forming a rectangular shape.
Roof application only for fall protection and underlay support.

Limitations

Only to be used in enclosed buildings.
Not recommended for use for exposed structures such as canopies or awnings as it will compromise the durability of the roof safety mesh.
Not recommended for use for coastal or seashore and high internal moisture loading buildings.
NOT to be exposed to sunlight, dust, rain or other weather elements for more than 7 days. Recommended same day coverage by roof cladding.
No heavy roofing machinery or equipment to be placed on top.

Compliance

Ausmesh complies to AS/NZS 4389:2015 standard (Roof Safety Mesh).

Durability

Meets the Performance Requirements outlined in AS/NZS 4389:2015 standard providing:

It is not damaged.
It is only used in accordance with the Product Limitations set out on this Product Data Sheet.
It is installed in accordance with the written instructions.
Ausmesh must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant state or territory's building authority.
It is compatible with building structure materials used.*

* Note: specifiers and product user must test for building structure materials' compatibility with Ausmesh before installation.