Attic Vent Fire Protection

Baffles along the front edges of the vent keep rain from entering and provide for a negative pressure region that helps pull air out of the attic.

Attic vent fire protection.

When used in conjunction with lower soffit or eave vents rapid cooling and venting of the attic can take place. Alternatively cover all existing vent openings with 1 8 inch or 1 16 inch wire mesh. Vents in attics and crawl spaces attic and crawl space vents and other openings on the vertical wall of a home serve. Common 1 4 screens are ineffective and should be replaced or retrofitted.

Soffit vents are available for stucco wood construction foam stucco or retro fit applications. Having a fire extinguisher in the attic can help prevent a significant fire from erupting in it. Some fire safety experts believe the installation of a whole house fan or attic fan may pose an increased risk for attic fires. Gables like dormers are vertically oriented vents best placed as high as possible.

Installation is a snap. A ridge vent as seen from the side of the roof is found along the entire ridge of the roof. Ensuring proper ventilation for your attic is also essential. Retro fit kits upgrade existing vents to be fire and ember safe.

Evidence from recent wildfires in the west has shown that vents are an entry point for embers and flames. Installing the recommended mesh screening and eliminating storage is critical to reducing building ignitions during a wildfire. That said you may want to weigh the pros and cons of attic. Use manufacured and ca approved vents see below to retrofit existing attic soffit basement foundation and gable vents where possible.

Gable vents provide needed exhaust for hot air from attic space for many configurations.