V2 Vents are wildfire vents designed for homes and buildings where ventilation openings need both airflow and wildfire defense. They are a FireStorm Building Products line manufactured by New Cal Metals.<\/p>\n
Every home has ventilation openings. Attic, eave, soffit, dormer, gable, foundation, and crawlspace vents help manage airflow, moisture, and building performance. In wildfire-prone areas, those same openings can become vulnerable if wind-blown embers, heat, or flames reach them.<\/p>\n
During wildfire exposure, embers can travel ahead of the main flame front and reach homes before direct flames arrive. If embers enter ordinary vents, they may reach concealed spaces such as attics and crawlspaces where combustible material may be present.<\/p>\n
Home hardening addresses these weak points before an incident occurs. Vent protection belongs alongside defensible space, roof and gutter maintenance, exterior material choices, and evacuation planning.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents combine corrosion-resistant stainless steel ember mesh with the V2 Honeycomb Matrix. The mesh helps block ember intrusion while supporting airflow. At critical temperature, the V2 Honeycomb Matrix expands and helps form a protective barrier at the vent opening to block heat and flames.<\/p>\n
The goal is layered performance: airflow in normal conditions, ember blocking during ember exposure, and active flame defense when heat rises at the opening.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents are tested and listed to ASTM E2886 \/ E2886M \/ E2912 for flames, embers, and radiant heat. In California, older wildfire construction discussions often refer to Chapter 7A. Current projects should also account for CWUIC Chapter 5 where applicable, along with local authority requirements.<\/p>\n
Testing supports code-aware product selection. It should not be treated as a whole-home guarantee or a substitute for proper installation and maintenance.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents are available for multiple applications, including eave, soffit, dormer, foundation, louvered, retrofit, and continuous vent conditions. The right product depends on the opening, airflow requirement, installation detail, corrosion exposure, and local code context.<\/p>\n
In coastal or salt air locations within approximately 10 miles of the ocean, stainless steel or specialized coatings should be considered.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents are one part of a broader wildfire home hardening strategy. They help protect ventilation openings without ignoring the building\u2019s need for airflow.<\/p>\n
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