Yes it will significantly reduce the signal. The wavelegth of WIFI is 120mm, and a holesize smaller than half the wavelength reduces the signal exponentially. So a mesh with holes smaller than 60 mm (2,4 inches) will significantly impact it. .
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Use nylon mesh screen material or get a separate WiFi access point attached to the locked up router.
I think nobody is realizing that you'll have the antennas OUTSIDE the box. I don't think they create that much heat but to be sure you could have some holes with a fan of some sort (probably a PC fan) and that would be more then enough and with the antennas OUTSIDE the signal shouldn't be affected
The best option may be getting a ceiling mounted AP, putting it in the center of the house, and away from a wall. You may get better reception, and I dont think any guests carry ladders with them