Price facts
- Last seen at $390.99 at Best Materials on Nov 4.
A one-piece galvanized steel guard that screws over a 10 x 18 in. foundation vent to keep birds, squirrels and rodents out of the crawl space. The 18-gauge expanded metal mesh has 3/8 in. openings, held in a 1 in. frame with hemmed edges for stiffness. It is a plain exclusion cover rather than a vent with a damper or louvers, so it sits over an existing vent instead of replacing it. Buyers rate it well, and the main trade-offs are the fixed 3/8 in. mesh, which will not stop insects, and the need to fasten it yourself.
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Lowest price we've seen: $390.99 on Nov 4 at Best Materials. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 4.
Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 and mostly describe it as sturdy and easy to fit over standard foundation vents. Complaints are few and center on the mesh size and the lack of fasteners.
The Foundation Vent Animal Guard covers foundation vents to keep wildlife out. It prevents small animals such as birds, squirrels and other rodents from entering through the vent opening.
It is built as a one-piece 10 x 18 inch frame of galvanized steel with a powder coating. The 1 inch frame has hemmed edges for extra strength. The 18 gauge, 3/8 inch expanded metal mesh excludes most animals and pests.
The guard is a clean, professional-looking exclusion option that saves installation time.