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OUR MISSION: Is to improve a structures defense against the assult of a wildfire…To save homes and minimize a fire’s damaging effects.

CHAPTER 7A COMPLIANT: FINALLY, A vent design that resists the intrusion of flames and embers into the structure. Brandguard Vents is the first vent of its kind to address and meet the fire prevention and safety needs that code officials have been calling for.

PROTECTS BETTER VS. 1/4' MESH: This is one of the first and only vents to be tested and proven to resist ember and direct flame intrusion by leading research professionals. When tested side by side vs. current standard vents with 1/4 inch mesh, only BRANDGUARD VENTS stood strong. The mesh let enormous amounts of fire and embers pass through to the other side, while BRANDGUARD VENTS virtually eliminated the threat! It needs to be in every home in an urban wildland interface area.

THE PROBLEM: During a wildfire, fire brands are a significant cause of fire damage, attacking the structure at its most vulnerable points…the vents. Fire embers can cause ignition and continuous fire spread deep into urban areas. Research shows that, while homes are destroyed by the passing fire front, the majority of structural damage is caused by fire embers well before or after the front of the fire.

The Problem with Conventional Vent Designs, even with Mesh is that they offer little to no defense against an approaching wildfire. Laboratory research shows that fire enters into the attic space unimpeded within seconds of exposure. This illustrates an important point: Structures burn from the inside out during wildfires and, if we want to improve a structure’s chances of survival during that exposure, we need to improve the ability for the structure to resist ignition.

704A.2.1 General. When required by Chapter 15, roof and attic vents shall resist the intrusion of flame and embers into the attic area of the structure,
or shall be protected by corrosion resistant, non-combustible wire mesh with ¼ inch (6 mm) openings or its equivalent.

704A.2.2 Eave or Cornice Vents. Vents shall not be installed in eaves and cornices.
Exception: Eave and cornice vents may be used provided they resist the intrusion of flame and burningembers into the attic area of the structure.

704A.2.3 Eave Protection. Eaves and soffits shall meet the requirements of SFM 12-7A-3 or shall be protected by ignition-resistant materials or
noncombustible construction on the exposed underside.