Gutter Guard Micro-Mesh is used for keeping leaves, pine needles and debris out of rain gutters while letting water pass through a stainless micro-mesh on an aluminum frame. ASTM E108 Class A roof assemblies is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What ASTM E108 Class A roof assemblies Means for Gutter Guard Micro-Mesh
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit ASTM E108 Class A roof assemblies. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.
Gutter Guard Micro-Mesh Dimensions
| Size | Hole diameter (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Open area (%) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 in gutter | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 28.0 | Aluminum + SS316 micro-mesh |
| 6 in gutter | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 28.0 | Aluminum + SS316 micro-mesh |
| Perforated only | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 29.6 | Aluminum, powder coated |
Specifying Gutter Guard Micro-Mesh Beyond the Standard
- Gutter width: Profile must suit 5 in or 6 in K-style gutters.
- Micro-mesh: SS316 woven micro-mesh stops pine needles; perforated aluminum alone suits large leaves only.
- Pitch: Install with a slight downward slope so debris slides off.
When Gutter Guard Micro-Mesh Is Not the Right Choice
Not a heat cable or ice-dam solution.
