Wildfire embers can travel ahead of the flame front and expose homes before direct flames arrive. In California\u2019s wildfire-prone areas, ember protection should be part of routine home hardening, not a last-minute task during red flag weather.<\/p>\n
The goal is to reduce the places where embers can land, collect, enter the building, or ignite nearby combustible material.<\/p>\n
Embers, also called firebrands, are burning or smoldering pieces of vegetation, wood, bark, or building material. Wind can carry them across roads, yards, and fuel breaks. When embers land in dry vegetation, gutters, deck gaps, mulch, or ordinary vents, they can start new ignitions.<\/p>\n
Remove dead vegetation, dry leaves, needles, and debris around the home. Keep grass cut, prune branches, and separate shrubs so fire cannot easily move from the landscape to the structure.<\/p>\n
Pay close attention to the first few feet around the building. Use noncombustible materials where appropriate and move firewood, patio cushions, storage bins, and other combustible items away from exterior walls and vents.<\/p>\n
Roofs, gutters, roof valleys, decks, and corners can collect embers and dry debris. Clean these areas before wildfire season and again during windy periods. Repair gaps where embers could lodge against combustible material.<\/p>\n
Attic, eave, soffit, gable, dormer, foundation, and crawlspace vents support airflow, but they can also become ember pathways during wildfire exposure.<\/p>\n
V2 Vents is a FireStorm Building Products line manufactured by New Cal Metals. V2 Vents use corrosion-resistant stainless steel ember mesh and the V2 Honeycomb Matrix to help block embers, heat, and flames while supporting airflow. They are tested and listed to ASTM E2886 \/ E2886M \/ E2912 for flames, embers, and radiant heat.<\/p>\n
Ember protection reduces building vulnerability, but evacuation planning protects people. Register for local alerts, know multiple routes, prepare go bags, and leave when directed by local officials.<\/p>\n
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