Mesh over air bricks

imperio

Hi all,

To prevent mice getting under the house, I've been advised to cover the air bricks with mesh. Does anyone know if I can use these:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-adjustable-vent-white-229mm-x-152mm/15823

both from the point of view of building regs and whether mice can chew through them?

If not, what's a better option?

Thanks!

DRP

imperio wrote: »

Hi all,

To prevent mice getting under the house, I've been advised to cover the air bricks with mesh. Does anyone know if I can use these:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-adjustable-vent-white-229mm-x-152mm/15823

both from the point of view of building regs and whether mice can chew through them?

If not, what's a better option?

Thanks!

they're plastic so i doubt they would hold back a determined mouse for long.

I have previously used something like chicken wire (but obviously with smaller gaps) screwed around the air bricks.

London50

Hi

Why not look at these ones {metal}

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/bolts_stops_and_accessories/vents


London50

Gordon_Hose

http://www.mousemesh.co.uk/mouse_control_prevention_eradication-installation.asp

SailorSam

I glued mesh over one of my vents a few years ago when i saw wasps going in & out of there. First i sprayed with stuff to hopefully kill them off.

cyclonebri1

Wire mesh is fine, just make sure it is fine.

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.
Miniumum of 1/2" x 1/2" is required to stop them.

As said, forget plastic, they love it;)

stef73

+1 for mousemesh i have it on my back airbrick not caught or seen a mouse in months before i was catching 1 week.

imperio

Thanks all - lots of great advice.

DRP

how about something over air bricks to prevent slug access?

we had/have a big problem and wish to get something sorted before winter, when it gets really bad...