Fire Vents & Home Appraisals
Fire-rated vents are crucial for the safety of homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. While this alone is enough reason to have them installed, it is also important to consider how they can impact your home’s appraisal value. Below, Brandguard Vents will discuss how having fire-rated vents installed at your California home can affect home appraisals. Learn […]
Fire Vents vs. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Making Informed Choices for California Homeowners
With over 7,500 wildfires in the state each year, fire safety is a top concern for California homeowners and property managers. When it comes to protecting your property from the devastation of a fire, two commonly used systems come to mind: fire vents and fire sprinkler systems. Each system is designed to mitigate the spread […]
What New California Homeowners Need To Know About Fire Vents
Wildfires are ever-present in California, and homeowners must ensure their homes have the proper measures to protect against their damaging effects. Fire vents play a crucial role in fire safety for many reasons, and having them installed is critical for proper safety and efficiency. To get the most out of your vents, you need to […]
Do Wildfires Affect Los Angeles?
Nearly every year, California experiences devastating wildfires that impact residents and the environment. Amidst changing climatic patterns and human encroachment into wildlands, wildfires pose a significant threat to property owners in Los Angeles, especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas where urban areas intersect with natural landscapes. According to statistics, 63% of all properties — totaling […]
How Do the Santa Ana Winds Contribute to California Wildfires?
California is unfortunately known for its often-uncontainable wildfires. Factors such as dry climates due to draughts play a huge role in the initiation and continuation of wildfires. While it may seem like wind could help tame a wildfire, it realistically amplifies it, creating a greater danger to the people and vegetation that lies in its path. […]
California Wildfire Risk Explained
It comes as no surprise that much of California is prone to wildfires. Unfortunately, while numbers have always been quite high, statistics show that said numbers are only worsening. Several factors play into the risk of wildfires and why the threat is ever-increasing. Below, we’ll discuss approximately how much of California is at a high […]
What Are the Warning Signs That a Wildfire Could Start Soon?
Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably, leading to widespread destruction and devastation. They don’t appear out of nowhere, however. Three things are needed to ignite and sustain any fire: oxygen, heat, and fuel. In the case of wildfires, several key environmental conditions provide an opportunity for these three things to come together. Understanding the factors […]
How The Safer From Wildfires Program Works in California
In California, families face unique threats when it comes to fire safety. With wildfire concerns on the rise in recent years, the state has worked to establish the Safer From Wildfires Program in an effort to mitigate safety risks and provide homeowners with savings for strengthening their fire safety efforts. Below, the fire safety experts […]
Top 6 Tips To Help Protect Your Home From Wildfires
In California, our landscapes are known for their beauty. They’re also known for the potential for wildfires. Protecting your home is a critical concern for homeowners. Wildfires can erupt and spread quickly, so taking proactive steps is essential. We understand how confusing the information can be, so we’ve done the research for you. Here are […]
California Senate Bill 721: Balcony Inspections & How Removable Balcony Vents Can Save You Money
California SB-721 was written and enacted to add a new level of public safety to balconies, decks, and other external, elevated elements. Under the law, owners must schedule regular and exacting inspections for any building with three or more multi-family dwelling units. This bill excludes condos (covered under SB 326), developments, and apartment complexes. However, […]
