Roof vent - maintenance and insect mesh

[sheeners]

Hi. ChatGPT tells me that there is a risk that insects (we have a lot of wasps in the area) are a concern for roof vents. 

 

Can anyone share their experience with insects and roof vents? Should they have mesh? 

 

What other maintenance of roof vents could there be? I have the option of putting them accessible but further away or out of easy reach but further away from the unit.

 

Thanks for sharing your opinions.

[ProDave]

My wall mounted vents have a fine stainless steel mesh.  They do a good job of stopping insects but they do clog up and need maintenance.  You can't suck them out with a hoover as there is a louvre vent in front blocking a hoover getting close enough, so to clear them I take them off and blow through from the inside with the air line from my compressor.

[Mike]

11 hours ago, sheeners said:

Can anyone share their experience with insects and roof vents? Should they have mesh?

I don't have roof vents, but yes, they need course mesh - see also this thread:

 

 

11 hours ago, sheeners said:

What other maintenance of roof vents could there be? I have the option of putting them accessible but further away or out of easy reach but further away from the unit.

You need to access them for maintenance, but that could be from inside (e.g. though a filer box) or outside. Wall vents are may be easier, but I guess you don't have that option.