Wildfire vents are not all used in the same place. A home may need soffit vents, eave vents, dormer vents, gable vents, foundation vents, crawlspace vents, or continuous vent products depending on the building design. Each opening supports airflow, but each can also become vulnerable during wildfire exposure if embers, heat, or flames reach it.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents is a FireStorm Building Products line manufactured by New Cal Metals. The product line is built for wildfire-prone construction where vent openings need ember blocking, active flame defense, and strong airflow.<\/p>\n
Soffit vents are installed under the roof overhang and help move air into the attic assembly. Because they sit below the eave, they can be exposed to wind-blown embers, radiant heat, and flames from nearby fuels.<\/p>\n
For wildfire home hardening, soffit vents should be selected and installed with the same attention as roofing, gutters, and eave details. A vulnerable soffit opening can allow embers into an attic even when other exterior materials are well maintained.<\/p>\n
Continuous vents provide long runs of ventilation, often along soffits or other linear areas. They can support consistent airflow across a larger section of the building, but their length also means more opening area must be protected.<\/p>\n
Continuous wildfire vents should combine airflow with ember and flame resistance appropriate for the application. V2 continuous vent options are designed for projects where airflow, code-aware use, and wildfire defense all matter.<\/p>\n
Eave vents help ventilate attic spaces and roof assemblies. During wildfire exposure, eaves can be vulnerable because heat and embers can collect below roof edges and around overhangs.<\/p>\n
Replacing ordinary eave vents with tested wildfire vents can reduce one known pathway for ember intrusion. Installation details still matter, including fit, fasteners, surrounding materials, and maintenance.<\/p>\n
Gable vents are installed in the gable wall and often help exhaust attic air. They may face wind directly during a wildfire event, which can increase ember pressure at the opening.<\/p>\n
A wildfire-ready gable vent should help block ember entry while preserving needed ventilation. V2 Vents use corrosion-resistant stainless steel ember mesh and the V2 Honeycomb Matrix to help block embers, heat, and flames at the opening.<\/p>\n
Dormer vents provide ventilation through roof dormer features. Their shape and placement can vary, so the correct product should match the project detail rather than being selected only by name.<\/p>\n
For retrofit work, measure the existing opening and confirm how the vent integrates with roofing, flashing, siding, and attic ventilation needs.<\/p>\n
Foundation and crawlspace vents help move moisture out of enclosed areas below the living space. Because they are close to grade, they may be exposed to leaves, mulch, dry grasses, deck debris, and wind-driven embers.<\/p>\n
These vents should be kept clear and inspected regularly. A wildfire vent at grade is most effective when the area around it is also maintained as part of defensible space.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents are tested and listed to ASTM E2886 \/ E2886M \/ E2912 for flames, embers, and radiant heat. In California, older discussions often refer to Chapter 7A; current project teams should also consider CWUIC Chapter 5 and local authority requirements where applicable.<\/p>\n
No vent type should be selected in isolation. Match the product to the opening, climate, corrosion exposure, airflow need, and wildfire code context. In coastal and salt air environments, consider stainless steel or specialized coatings.<\/p>\n
Explore V2 vent types<\/a>, including soffit vents<\/a>, eave vents<\/a>, dormer vents<\/a>, and foundation vents<\/a>, or Build With Us<\/a> for project guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Different wildfire vent types protect different openings, from soffits and eaves to dormers, gables, foundations, and crawlspaces. Learn how each application fits into home hardening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[36,37,66],"tags":[38,99,104,126,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,40,44,45,46,47,49,50,200,53,201,59,146,61,63,202,203,204,205,206,207,67,208,209,210,211,212,213,78,79,75,77,80,214,162,81,357,361,82],"yoast_head":"\n