V2 Vent Articles

Vent Mesh Size and Ember Resistance in Wildfire Areas
Vent mesh size affects ember resistance and airflow. Learn why material, opening size, tested assemblies, maintenance, and code context all matter in wildfire-prone areas.

Standard Vents vs. WUI-Compliant Vents for Construction
Standard vents and WUI-compliant vents serve different project needs. Learn how materials, ember resistance, airflow, testing, and code context affect construction decisions.

Wildfire Architecture: Integrating Ember-Resistant Vents
Wildfire architecture should integrate ember-resistant vents early in design. Learn how architects can balance airflow, moisture control, code context, and wildfire exposure.

WUI Building Codes: What Architects Should Know
Architects designing in wildfire-prone areas need to understand WUI building code context, ember exposure, defensible space, vents, materials, and local amendments.

California Balcony Inspection Law: SB 721 and SB 326 Guide
California balcony inspection law includes SB 721 for many multifamily rental buildings and SB 326 for condominium associations. Learn deadlines, responsibilities, reports, and repairs.
Understanding Wildfire Vent Compliance for Project Teams
Wildfire vent compliance requires more than a mesh size. Project teams should understand testing, code context, airflow, materials, documentation, and maintenance.

The Growing Demand for WUI-Compliant Vents in Construction
Demand for WUI-compliant vents is growing as builders, architects, distributors, and homeowners focus on ember-resistant ventilation for wildfire-prone projects.

LA Wildfire Recovery Resources and Home Hardening Steps
A practical guide to Los Angeles wildfire recovery resources, rebuilding support, mental health help, document replacement, preparedness, and home hardening steps.

What LA Wildfire Water Shortages Teach About Home Hardening
The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires showed how fast-moving wind-driven fires can strain water systems and firefighting resources. Home hardening remains a property-level priority.