What are you going to use to repair the mesh?
Mine had one whole panel missing so I replaced it with flashing material and oriented that panel toward the bottom.
Seems to be fine that way and didn't raise the wind load too much.
If you google "aluminum perforated sheet round hole 1/16" you will find quite a few vendors for it... I have a Aluminum and Stainless vendor here in town that can get it for me also.. In town it cost me like $100 plus tax for a 4x8 sheet.