Almost 70% of Austin, TX, is at risk of being affected by wildfires within the next 30 years. The effects of wildfires encompass loss of life, damaged property, and hindered access to evacuation routes, utilities, and emergency services. Proper fire protection measures — including having fire-rated vents installed — are crucial to protecting you and your Austin home from the detrimental impact of a wildfire.
The team at Brandguard Vents specializes in reliable fire-rated vent services that ensure your home is optimized for fire safety. Here, we’ll discuss the importance of equipping your home to withstand wildfires and their stray embers.
Wildfires Raging Across Austin, TX
Almost all of Austin is at a moderate risk for wildfires. Starting Feb. 26, 2024, the Smokehouse Creek Fire became the largest wildfire in the state’s history, covering 850,000 acres, or roughly 1,300 square miles, before it was contained mid-March.
The fire caused devastating destruction in its wake, and its unpredictability and difficulty being contained are all the more reasons Austin residents must implement fire-rated vent protection at home.
Even if your home isn’t in the direct line of fire, most homes can ignite due to embers and small flames. Wind will carry embers toward your home that can catch on vegetation or other materials and engulf your home in seconds. Radiant heat can also reach roughly 2,000° Fahrenheit, melting virtually any material. Smoke is also a hazard that can damage your home’s structure and harm your health if inhaled.
How Do Fire-Rated Vents Help?
Fire-rated vents block embers, flames, smoke, and radiant heat from entering your home. They also improve circulation and remove excess hot air from your home, further hindering the growth of wildfires.
The vents from Brandguard Vents are WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)-compliant and include a range of styles and shapes that can be matched to fit the aesthetics of your home without sacrificing efficiency.
Our fire-rated vent options include:
- Soffit vents: Enjoy clog-free protection from wildfire embers with our soffit vents. They prevent embers from entering while helping cool your attic and maximize the lifespan of your roof.
- Foundation vents: Install this product around your foundation to keep out embers and flames while allowing your foundation or crawl space to vent properly.
- Dormer vents: Secure your attic and roof from fires and embers with our dormer vents.
- Eave vents: Our eave vents encourage natural airflow through your attic while keeping out embers.
- Gable vents: These vents stop embers from entering your home while providing plenty of airflow for your attic.
- Balcony vents: Enjoy unwavering protection against embers without compromising airflow with our balcony vents.
- Sub-flashing roof vents: Add ember protection to existing low-profile roof vents, mushroom vents, or turbine vents with our sub-flashing roof vents.
Protect Your Home With Fire-Rated Vents
Brandguard Vents is your one-stop shop for expert fire-rated vent services. Since 2003, we’ve developed a range of comprehensive solutions designed to maximize the survivability of structures and improve the lives of our community.
We understand the necessity of dependable fire-prevention methods in wildfire-prone areas, so we’ve strategically crafted our products from quality materials.
From product selection to delivery and installation, we provide full-service results. Upon request, we’ll provide a free wildfire risk assessment and answer any questions you may have about our process. We’re also proudly part of TENMAT, a leading manufacturer of fire protection components and advanced materials with over 100 years of experience.
Call Brandguard Vents today to schedule an appointment with our team.
