frequently asked questions
What are BrandGuard Ember‑Resistant Vents?
BrandGuard Ember‑Resistant Vents are fire‑ and ember‑resistant ventilation vents designed to allow necessary airflow into soffits, attics, crawlspaces, and other vented spaces while preventing burning embers, flames, and radiant heat from entering the structure during a wildfire
Why are ember‑resistant vents important for wildfire‑prone areas?
During wildfires, wind‑blown embers can travel up to 6 kilometres and enter homes and buildings through unprotected vents and ignite insulation or structural elements. BrandGuard vents are engineered to stop these embers at the vent openings to improve the home’s survivability during wildfire events
Why are ember‑resistant vents important for wildfire‑prone areas?
BrandGuard vents use a patented overlapping baffle design, a fine 1/16″ mesh, and intumescent strips that expand during extreme heat. Together, these features allow air to flow normally while trapping flying embers and blocking flames and radiant heat.
Do BrandGuard vents still allow normal airflow?
Yes. The design provides comparable airflow to standard vents, so attic and crawlspace ventilation performance is maintained even as ember and fire resistance is enhanced.
What types of BrandGuard vents are available?
BrandGuard offers a range of ember‑resistant vents, including:
- soffit vents
- continuous soffit vents
- gable vents
- dormer vents
- foundation vents
- under‑eave vents
- balcony inspection vents
- low‑profile roof vents
Do BrandGuard vents provide other environmental defenses?
In addition to ember and flame resistance, BrandGuard vents help keep out rodents, insects, and wind‑driven rain or snow, supporting overall home protection and durability.