Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen for screening attic soffit vents, foundation vents and brick weep holes against insects, rodents and wind-blown embers while keeping ventilation open. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.
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Mesh count
Wire diameter (mm)
Aperture (mm)
Micron rating (u00b5m)
Open area (%)
Material
16-Mesh
0.280
1.308
1308
67.0
Aluminum
18-Mesh
0.280
1.131
1131
64.0
SS304
1/8 in ember mesh
0.500
3.175
3175
74.0
SS304 (WUI ember-resistant)
Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen (ICC-ES / IRC R806 ventilation) is used for screening attic soffit vents, foundation vents and brick weep holes against insects, rodents and wind-blown embers while keeping ventilation open.
How to Specify Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen
Opening: 16–18 mesh for insects; 1/8 in (3.2 mm) for ember resistance per local code.
Free area: Increase the vent size to compensate for the screen's reduced open area.
Material: SS304 in coastal or ember zones; aluminum indoors.
Materials
Standard supply is stainless steel 304; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.
Fitting & Care
Staple or fasten every 100 mm so edges cannot lift.
Inspect after storms for tears.
Common Mistakes
Using fine insect mesh where ember mesh is required.
Ignoring the airflow loss from the screen.
When Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen Is Not the Right Choice
Not a rodent barrier for large openings without heavier welded mesh.
Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen is stocked and supplied to order in rolls, cut sheets and fabricated pieces. Pricing starts from approximately US$0.80 per unit for standard specifications in stainless steel 304; final pricing depends on specification, alloy, quantity and fabrication (MOQ applies). Submit your exact configuration with the quote form above.
What is Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen used for?
Screening attic soffit vents, foundation vents and brick weep holes against insects, rodents and wind-blown embers while keeping ventilation open.
What mesh stops embers?
1/8 in noncombustible metal mesh is typical in wildfire codes.
Does vent screen reduce airflow?
Yes — size the vent larger to compensate.
Aluminum or stainless vent screen?
Stainless for ember zones and coastal homes.
What specifications are available for Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen?
The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Soffit, Vent & Weep Hole Insect Screen, from 16-Mesh to 1/8 in ember mesh. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.
How do I request a quotation?
Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.
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