Fireproof Roof Vents

Still o hagin has submitted testing information to osfm and has been accepted as an ember and flame resistant vent.

Fireproof roof vents. Patent application 11 875 034 filed october 19 2007. The intumescent coating is designed to quickly swell up and close off when exposed to high heat. An ember catching screen blocks dangerous embers during ember attacks long before the fire arrives. 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 accepted by the osfm have provided testing information that was conducted by an accredited fire testing laboratory. Discount roof vents eave vents foundation attic vents. Build your roof or re roof with materials such as composition metal or tile. Dormers much like gables offer large areas of ventilation in a vertical orientation and are best when used as high up as possible on the roof.

Residential and commercial roofing shingles slate roof ventilation roof underlayments asphaltic and tpo roof membranes. Block any spaces between roof decking and covering to prevent embers from catching. Vents on homes create openings for flying embers. Roofing shingles and materials plus factory certified roofers including ratings from real homeowners from north america s largest roofing manufacturer.

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. Quick reference as well as more pics and info for dormer vents. Ember and fire resistant vent u s. We carry a full line up of the finest commercial and residential roof vent and attic ventilation products all tested in extreme climates.

A strip vent which is commonly found in soffited eaves such as those shown in this photograph. A through roof or eye brow vent usually located near the ridge or peak of the roof but can be located anywhere on the roof surface. Vulcan vents are the perfect fire stopping vent for your home. An air intake or exhaust vent for an external roof or wall of a building.

Our venting products include the fire stopping vulcan vents for all types of house vents accuvent interior attic vent baffles gable vents retrofit base flashings for all roof vents soffit. Cover all vent openings with 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch metal mesh. 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. Through roof vents also known as eye brow or dormer vents gable end vents.

By replacing your existing vents with an embers out vent your home will have an added layer of protection from the elements. Except for corrosion resistant metal language chapter 7a doesn t restrict through roof vents. As seen on this old house vulcan vents are designed to be fire and ember safe.