Fireproof Attic Vents

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.

Fireproof attic vents. The function of the vents is to remove excess moisture from those spaces. 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. Vents on homes create openings for flying embers. Use manufacured and ca approved vents see below to retrofit existing attic soffit basement foundation and gable vents where possible.

Gable louvers help provide attic ventilation to exhaust gable louvers help provide attic ventilation to exhaust unwanted heat and moisture which can damage wood or roofing materials. O hagin standard line of attic vents is available for contractor painting in 26 gauge g90 mill finish galvanized steel 0 032 aluminum 16 oz. Vulcan vents are the perfect fire stopping vent for your home. Block any spaces between roof decking and covering to prevent embers from catching.

Ember and fire resistant vent u s. The intumescent coating is designed to quickly swell up and close off when exposed to high heat. Quick reference as well as more pics and info for gable vents. As seen on this old house vulcan vents are designed to be fire and ember safe.

Alternatively cover all existing vent openings with 1 8 inch or 1 16 inch wire mesh. This is a photograph from a test conducted in a fire research laboratory. This attic vent provides maximum airflow 72 square inches of net free ventilation area nfva without detracting from the aesthetics of the roof design. A balanced ventilation system 50 intake ventilation combined with 50 exhaust ventilation can also lower utility bills.

Conforms to federal specification qq. Roof and crawl space vents are required by most building codes. Moisture can enter the crawl space from the soil or through the foundation wall from the surrounding landscape. Cover all vent openings with 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch metal mesh.

It can also enter the attic space if you have a roof leak. An air intake or exhaust vent for an external roof or wall of a building. When used in conjunction with lower soffit or eave vents rapid cooling and venting of the attic can take place. Build your roof or re roof with materials such as composition metal or tile.

Copper as well as a variety of pre. Common 1 4 screens are ineffective and should be replaced or retrofitted. The vent is made of an elongate strip of ventilation material providing a plurality of ventilation passageways therethrough permitting air flow therethrough. Patent application 11 875 034 filed october 19 2007.

An ember catching screen blocks dangerous embers during ember attacks long before the fire arrives.