Fire Rated Roof Vents

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

Fire rated roof vents.

A ridge vent and through roof vents can be seen on the roof of the building shown here. Vulcan 14 wide x 12 inch high fire stopping vent with flat front flange face. Self closing ridge soffit eave vents for fire protection. 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.

These vents typically use a combination of screening and other design features such as baffles or intiumescent materials to resist intrusion of embers and flames. Today o hagin has local and national testing approvals. The vulcan vents are the only fire resistant vents that meet both the wildland urban interface wui and the one 1 hour fire test standards for the exterior of buildings all while providing the proper amount of ventilation to attic and crawl spaces in building structures. Shipping leadtime 1 4 business days 72 00 sale 54 95.

Several vents have been accepted for use by the office of the state fire marshal these vents can be used in applications where ember and flame intrusion resistance is required. Quick reference as well as more pics and info for dormer vents. 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. A strip vent in a soffited eave and frieze block vents in an open framed eave are shown here.

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. Flame ember resistant vents naturally provide less airflow than regular unprotected vents and brandguard vent airflow ratings nfva are approximately 30 that of the same size standard 1 4 screened vent and are listed within each products description. 52 sqin net free venting area. Climate considerations should be taken into account when considering dormers.

Used in outer wall gable area. Is recognized for its industry leading efforts in research development and testing. As seen on this old house vulcan vents are designed to be fire and ember safe. 14 x 12 inch flat front fire stop gable vent.

The best ventilation solution for tile roof applications in areas where rain or snow may be a concern. For flush mount over wood etc.