Mesh cover for vent?
I have a bathroom vent (old NYC apartment). I'm not supposed to remove it or change it. I need to put some kind of mesh on top to keep bugs out. If I cover it completely with a magnetic cover - the air won't flow through. Help. Any ideas? Thanks!
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I would by some aluminum at Home Depot, Lowes or Hobby lobby and put it behind the vent you now how. However that being said you can always buy a vent cover and put the old one in a closet for when and if you move.
I would use a piece of window screening.
Could you stretch some window screen into a frame (staples on the back) and then attach the frame over the vent?
You could try nylon netting, take a visit to Joann Fabrics and bring the measurements you need.
Hi,
Use fine mesh for flies to cover and yet allow air to flow in and out!
Remove it and add plastic screening made for windows to the back then replace it. Use clear silicone so it is easy to remove. You can buy it at home improvement stores or get a piece from an old screen.
Just use some screening (the kind used for window screens). You can somewhat vary the size of the screening depending on your need. You can buy replacement rolls at most larger stores.
You get a price break by buying it in buik if you might need to replace your screens in the future.
You could build a frame and add screen wire. Just staple it to the frame. You might get lucky and find a picture frame that is the size you need or a bit larger.
I use this mesh cover and air flows through it fine: https://amzn.to/3eXWItA
it could be covered with a mesh type material like you do a dryer vent that goes outside and to keep critters and bugs out you add a screen
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiUrubwsLPwAhUwbm8EHV5sBvEYABAEGgJqZg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_0MzR49QC-4edHtJhs3moy3Y0gugg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiXhNvwsLPwAhUPZK0KHf6ABOcQ9aACegQIARBI&adurl=
Hello yes. You could look for some mesh at your local home improvement store Amazon. It looks to have effective reviews by users.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HW57148/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08HW57148&pd_rd_w=a83jP&pf_rd_p=7771f1a2-d77a-4098-a19e-6d9a1e65f44d&pd_rd_wg=sgwWs&pf_rd_r=Y6602WS522Q28HZ88Q9Z&pd_rd_r=0e47b449-cbe3-4b69-80ca-5dad58f5dbdf&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZRUJBMVRTQkE4OEMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMjYzNjZBWkZINDQwT0hBTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTkwMjM5Mlk0TEZSR1MzUUNEMyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Here's one that might help https://amzn.to/3h8ORw2
Hi Glenda, how about attaching the magnets to a piece of screen? You can buy small pieces of screens in home stores and dollar stores.
I would buy some nylon screen and a pipe fitting the diameter of the vent pipe. Cut a circle about 2" more than the opening, then gather the excess over the pipe opening and then slide the loosen pipe clamp over it, tighten the screw up to secure it firmly..... then you can take off and periodically clean the bugs off and dust.
https://www.truevalue.com/dryer-vent-clamp-3-in
https://www.truevalue.com/hose-clamp-marine-grade-stainless-steel-3-1-16-x-4-in