MouseMesh Pest Proofing Mouse Mesh Air Brick Vent Cover, Flame retardant ABS frame 105mm x 255mm x 13mm, Brown, 95mm x 245mm

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However if the joist is soft and spongy, or so flaky that your screwdriver pushes into the timber easily, then the joist is rotten below the surface. Once this level of decay has set in, new timbers need to be fitted.

Pests such as wasps, bees, ants, and spiders are deterred by our Air Vent Covers. With 2mm holes, the fine mesh structure acts as a barrier, making it almost impossible for such pests to pass through or establish nests behind the covers. While these insects are small, the mesh size is strategically selected to prevent them from escaping while still maintaining optimal airflow. Properly installed, the covers create a solid seal against the building, eliminating gaps or spaces that pests can exploit. Homeowners can maintain a cleaner, safer living environment by using air vent covers because they provide a physical barrier that prevents infestations. Can They Be Used for Internal Vents? Yes, the Air Vent Covers can be used for internal vents. Both external and internal vent openings can be securely covered with these covers. Pests cannot move between rooms or areas within a building when they are used internally. Their high-quality stainless steel and aluminium materials ensure durability and longevity, which makes them suitable for various environments, including those with varying humidity and temperature conditions. Externally or internally, these covers provide excellent airflow while also acting as an effective barrier against pests. If the majority of a joist is sound it is possible to fit Joist Repair Plates to the missing bearing ends or even splice on new parts using the Timber-Resin Splice system, Find out more about repairing timbers in our project here. The flood screen is a cork gasket that can be used to replace the mesh when flooding is imminent and likely to occur , it is then removed when danger has passed. It is useful to keep on standby for ground floor installations especially in low lying areas, properties near the coast or rivers or properties in an area with a history of flooding.The cavity tray should be inserted over an air vent where the cavity is bridged as shown in the image below, but we cover this in more detail in our project about wall cavities, so please look there if you are in any doubt. Make sure when you lay them that the drain pipe slopes a very tiny bit towards the outside of the property, to prevent water ingress. See diagram below for an illustration of what we mean. Rodents such as rats, mice, and squirrels cannot enter our Air Vent Covers because they are meticulously designed to prevent them. Featuring heavy-duty mesh with 2mm holes, the covers effectively prevent rodents from gaining access. In addition to deterring rodents, the mesh size allows optimal airflow, ensuring both protection and ventilation for your property. In addition, they can even deter smaller pests like spiders, ants, wasps, and bees. Homeowners can protect their properties from a wide range of unwanted pests by installing these covers. How Do the Air Vent Covers Deter Pests Like Wasps or Bees? Replace rotten joist ends by fitting joist end repair plates and splicing in new timber – Image courtesy of Property Repair Systems

I used to keep birds, mice, young ones (but they soon grow), can get through 1" x 1/2" weldmesh, they squash down flat and shimy through.Manufactured with a plastic frame and a stainless steel weaved mesh. This unit is suitable for external installations in all weathers. This rot can eventually cause the joists to become soft at the bearing ends, usually in or on the support walls, as these tend to be the coolest areas with the least air circulation. If you've got a Marcus easy-access savings account or cash ISA, you can easily boost your interest rate to 4.75% – here's how. If you're a regular Superdrug shopper, you can now earn more freebies and discounts under its Health & Beautycard loyalty scheme, as the retailer has launched new 'VIP Rewards' as part of it. In a job in Forest Hill, London, where the client wanted a new timber floor to replace the old, damaged, Victorian floorboards, we lifted the existing floorboards to find the timber joists had rotted in the far corners of the room.