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TradeBase Buying Guide
Stop your dog and cat shredding the flyscreens
Two TradeBase mesh options stop pets shredding flyscreens. The strongest is our reinforced polymer pet-resistant mesh (0.80 mm strand). A great middle option is our Super Heavy Duty 0.46 mm aluminium mesh — tougher than standard fibreglass, lighter on the wallet than pet mesh.
If you’ve replaced a flyscreen more than once because the dog put a paw through it, or because the cat learned to climb it, you don’t need another standard fibreglass mesh. Standard fibreglass is rated for keeping bugs out, not for keeping a 30 kg labrador in. TradeBase has two pet-friendly upgrades: Pet-Resistant reinforced polymer — the heaviest-duty option, near-bulletproof against scratching and clawing — and Super Heavy Duty 0.46 mm aluminium, a strong middle-tier option that costs less per metre than pet mesh while still being substantially tougher than standard fibreglass.
The 60-second decision
- How aggressive are the pets? Big dog, climbing cat, multiple pets → pet-resistant. One quiet cat, occasional clawing → aluminium Super HD is fine.
- What size is the screen? 910 mm covers most window screens and standard screen doors. 1220 mm covers wider patio screens. 1520 mm covers full-height door panels.
- How many panels? One window, one door, or the whole house.
- Cut to size, or full roll? One panel: cut-to-size. Multiple panels: 14 m, 15 m or 30 m roll.
- Installer, builder or property services? Bulk-roll trade pricing locks in cost across multiple jobs.
Three tiers of mesh strength
Strongest at the right, weakest at the left. Most pet households are happy on either of the two right-hand options.
Weakest — not for pets
Standard fibreglass mesh
0.28 mm fibreglass strand. Designed for insect exclusion only. A determined dog claw or cat climbing will eventually snap individual strands — once one goes, the rest unravel along the weave line.
Lifespan with active pets: 6–18 months
Good middle option
Super HD 0.46 mm aluminium
0.46 mm aluminium wire — almost double the strand thickness of fibreglass and metal rather than fibre. Won’t shred or unravel. Tough enough to stop most domestic scratching, light cat-climbing and accidental impacts. The budget-friendly upgrade.
Lifespan with active pets: 4–8 years
Strongest — pet specialist
TradeBase Pet-Paw Resistant
0.80 mm reinforced polymer strand — almost three times the thickness of fibreglass. The polymer flexes under pressure rather than snapping, so claw-strikes don’t propagate along the weave. Resists scratching, jumping, lean-against and accidental impacts. The serious pet-owner choice.
Lifespan with active pets: 8–15 years
What size do you need?
Measure the inside of your screen frame and add about 50 mm to each dimension to allow for the spline. Then pick the next-largest stocked width. Pet-resistant mesh comes in three widths covering everything from a small window to a full sliding-door panel.
910 mm wide
Standard window screens, single-leaf screen doors. Most common width.
Installer, builder or property services & maintenance?
Email your typical monthly volume for set trade pricing locked in for the year, plus priority dispatch on every order. Bulk rolls cover ongoing replacement cycles across multiple jobs.
What pet mesh isn’t
- Not a security mesh. Pet-resistant polymer is hugely tougher than fibreglass but it’s not the same product as a security screen. If you need a door tested to AS 5039, see the security door lock buying guide.
- Not bushfire-rated. If you’re building in a designated bushfire zone, you need 316 stainless steel mesh that’s BAL-rated to AS 3959.
- Won’t stop a panicking dog in a thunderstorm — pet mesh stops normal scratching and clawing, not extreme behaviour.
Frame compatibility & install
Both pet-resistant polymer and Super HD aluminium fit any standard Australian flyscreen frame. Compatible with Stegbar®, A&L®, Bradnam®, Wideline® and most generic aluminium screen frames sold at Bunnings, Mitre 10 and Home Hardware. The thicker meshes need 5.7 mm spline if your existing is the smallest 5.0 mm. Re-meshing time per panel is about 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Will my dog actually stop scratching it?
The behaviour pattern is usually that pets scratch flyscreens because there’s something on the other side they want. Pet-resistant mesh doesn’t stop the scratching but it stops the damage, so the screen still works after a few weeks of testing. Most dogs and cats give up trying within a fortnight once nothing happens when they push.
When should I pick aluminium Super HD over pet mesh?
If your pets are small or quiet, if you’ve only had occasional scratching damage, or if budget is tight, the Super HD aluminium is a smart compromise — it’s two-and-a-half times tougher than standard fibreglass for less than the cost of pet mesh. If you have a large dog, a serial cat-climber, or you’ve replaced flyscreens more than twice already, just go to the pet-resistant polymer the first time. It pays back over the lifetime of the property.
Does it look different from standard mesh?
Yes, slightly. The pet-resistant polymer strands are thicker so the weave is more visible. Super HD aluminium looks closer to standard mesh but with a metallic sheen. From inside the room either is barely different. From outside, close-up, you can tell the strands are heavier — most people wouldn’t notice unless looking for it.
How long does it last compared to standard mesh?
In a household with active pets, standard fibreglass typically gets damaged within 6–18 months. Super HD aluminium routinely lasts 4–8 years. Pet-resistant polymer routinely lasts 8–15 years.
Still not sure?
Email a photo and rough screen dimensions to sales@tradebaseaustralia.com.au and we’ll match you to the right mesh, length and spline diameter in one reply. Or browse the full pet-resistant flyscreen range. For the standard insect mesh decision tree, see the main Flyscreen Mesh Buying Guide.