Ausnet

AUSNET

Wire mesh for supporting roofing products

Ausnet is a galvanised steel wire mesh used to support roof underlays, foils and glass wool insulation.  Ausnet is easy to install and can be used on timber and steel framing.  The product consists of a pattern of woven flat hexagonal shaped wires. 

Product Specifications

Ausnet comes in four standard sizes:

Product Code Width Mesh size Wire Diameter Length Area
AUSNET2000075100 2m 75mm 1.00mm 50m 100m²
AUSNET200075050 2m 75mm 1.00mm 25m 50m²
AUSNET200050100 2m 50mm 1.00mm 50m 100m²
AUSNET200050050 2m 50mm 1.00mm 25m 50m²

Scope of use

For use on timber and steel framing to support roof underlays, foils and insulation. 


Limitations

AUSNET is NOT a Safety Mesh

It must NOT be used at any time to replace the function of a safety mesh as it will NOT provide safety against falls during roof insulation. 


Compliance

  • Durability B2 – AUSNET is constructed of 1.0mm diameter wire and is galvanise coated to 150g/m2. This strictly conforms to the W10 wire coating class in the AS/NZS 4534:2006 standard.
  • External Moisture E2 – Ausnet is classified as an acceptable Solution in accordance with E2/AS1 and meets the requirements of NZBC.
  • Wind Zone – complies with NZS3604 Wind Zones up to and including ‘Extra High’.
  • BRANZ Appraised – Appraisal No. 1029 (2018).

Note: compliance as outlined above is subject to roof pitch of not less than 3 degrees and with profiled metal, masonry tile or metal tile cladding types.


Product Warranty

Standard Thermakraft warranty applies. Refer to Thermakraft Warranty Statement for further details. This item is available online here or call 0800 806 595.

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