Attic Vent Fire Protection

Retro fit kits upgrade existing vents to be fire and ember safe.

Attic vent fire protection.

Use manufacured and ca approved vents see below to retrofit existing attic soffit basement foundation and gable vents where possible. A ridge vent as seen from the side of the roof is found along the entire ridge of the roof. Having a fire extinguisher in the attic can help prevent a significant fire from erupting in it. Gables like dormers are vertically oriented vents best placed as high as possible.

Alternatively cover all existing vent openings with 1 8 inch or 1 16 inch wire mesh. Install embers out elite vents embers out elite vents filter and stop wildfire embers wind driven rain dust debris insects and rodents from entering your home through the attic vent. Evidence from recent wildfires in the west has shown that vents are an entry point for embers and flames. Installation is a snap.

Embers out builds the best vent. Installing the recommended mesh screening and eliminating storage is critical to reducing building ignitions during a wildfire. Quick reference as well as more pics and info for gable vents. Vents in attics and crawl spaces attic and crawl space vents and other openings on the vertical wall of a home serve.

Gable vents provide needed exhaust for hot air from attic space for many configurations. That said you may want to weigh the pros and cons of attic. Soffit vents are available for stucco wood construction foam stucco or retro fit applications. Some fire safety experts believe the installation of a whole house fan or attic fan may pose an increased risk for attic fires.

When used in conjunction with lower soffit or eave vents rapid cooling and venting of the attic can take place.