Fire Rated Roof Vent Intake

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

Fire rated roof vent intake.

Patent numbers 6 212 833 6 447 392 issued by the united states patent trademark office. As part of a ventsure balanced air ventilation system of intake and exhaust the ventsure inflow vent helps reduce heat and moisture buildup that can lead to ice damming and roof deterioration. Ember and fire resistant vent u s. Caruso george and bill hendricks.

As seen on this old house vulcan vents are designed to be fire and ember safe. Wind driven rain resistant to 110 mph. Smartvent also satisfies all ridge vent and exhaust vent requirements. It shows fire penetrating a frieze block vent with flames entering into what would be the attic.

Is recognized for its industry leading efforts in research development and testing. An air intake or exhaust vent for an external roof or wall of a building. Of vent opening you have to also adjust the calculation for the degree to which the vent opening is obstructed by mesh screening and any other airflow obstructions such as under sized cuts into the roof deck. Class a fire rated.

Today o hagin has local and national testing approvals. This is a photograph from a test conducted in a fire research laboratory. The inflow vent is an ideal solution for roofs without soffits or used as a supplemental intake on roofs requiring additional ventilation. Louver openings are sized to minimize insect infiltration and windblown debris.

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. Each vent has 16 sq. In general you want 2x as much intake venting at the eaves as outlet at the ridge but keep in mind that if you use a mesh type ridge vent the ridge opening is obstructed by the mesh and the air flow will may be insufficient so you can t just measure the sq in. We have been using smartvent for years as a great solution for inadequate ventilation on our customer s homes.

Vents are vulnerable to wildfires when embers and flames enter into the enclosed attic or crawl spaces and ignite combustible materials in those areas. Of net free area per linear foot. Alternatively cover all existing vent openings with 1 8 inch or 1 16 inch wire mesh. From its founding roots as a roofing company over 40 years ago o hagin has grown into a nationally recognized designer and producer of top quality state of the art attic ventilation solutions.

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. Common 1 4 screens are ineffective and should be replaced or retrofitted. The best ventilation solution for tile roof applications in areas where rain or snow may be a concern. Accommodates roof pitches from 3 12 to 16 12.

Use manufacured and ca approved vents see below to retrofit existing attic soffit basement foundation and gable vents where possible. Available with and without nails.