Fire Proof Roof Vents

Ember and wildfire resistant vulcan vents.

Fire proof roof vents. Baffles along the front edges of the vent keep rain from entering and provide for a negative pressure region that helps pull air out of the attic. The intumescent coating is designed to quickly swell up and close off when exposed to high heat. Evidence from recent wildfires in the west has shown that vents are an entry point for embers and flames. Vents on homes create openings for flying embers.

The best ventilation solution for tile roof applications in areas where rain or snow may be a concern. The expanded material acts as an insulator to heat fire and embers that can help keep your home safer from fire danger. Ember and wildfire resistant vulcan vents. Alternatively cover all existing vent openings with 1 8 inch or 1 16 inch wire mesh.

When a wildfire nears and the vent reaches the critical temperature the intumescent coating on the matrix structure expands creating an insulating barrier from fire and embers. An ember catching screen blocks dangerous embers during ember attacks long before the fire arrives. The core of our fire and ember safe vents are manufactured out of hi grade aluminum honeycomb and coated with an intumescent fire proof coating. In addition to all the design construction features and color choices of the o hagin standard line this patent pending attic vent features an interior stainless steel diffuser that breaks down wind driven rain and snow before it can enter the attic space.

A ridge vent as seen from the side of the roof is found along the entire ridge of the roof. As seen on this old house vulcan vents are designed to be fire and ember safe. Block any spaces between roof decking and covering to prevent embers from catching. Common 1 4 screens are ineffective and should be replaced or retrofitted.

Climate considerations should be taken into account when considering dormers. By replacing your existing vents with an embers out vent your home will have an added layer of protection from the elements. Cover all vent openings with 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch metal mesh. Use manufacured and ca approved vents see below to retrofit existing attic soffit basement foundation and gable vents where possible.

A strip vent in a soffited eave and frieze block vents in an open framed eave are shown here. Offer large areas of ventilation in a vertical orientation and are best when used as high up as possible on the roof. Build your roof or re roof with materials such as composition metal or tile. For when re.

A ridge vent and through roof vents can be seen on the roof of the building shown here. Fire protection vents and filters prevent fire embers wind driven rain dust debris and nesting animals and rodents from entering your home through the attic vent. Vents are vulnerable to wildfires when embers and flames enter into the enclosed attic or crawl spaces and ignite combustible materials in those areas.