Identifying the type of vents you have

Your home may have a variety of vents. This example shows the names and images of the typical vents which you will find around your home.

Count and measure your vents

Now that you have identified your vent types, it is time to count and measure them. The beginning of this video “How to Measure, Cut and Prepare WDM” will take you through the process of how to properly measure your vents, including adding an additional inch to each side for the fixing of the mesh.

TIP: If you are unsure with your measurements, it's better to oversize the vent and use tin snips to trim it back during installation.

Safety

When you count and measure your vents, you may need to climb on a ladder or crawl into confined spaces. Please take proper safety precautions and if you feel uneasy, please contact an installer to assist you. Need help finding a trained installation expert? Contact us and share your full address, and we will provide a list of installers in your area.

If you are unable to reach your vent, most smart phones will have a measurement app that will allow you to estimate your measurements from a distance.

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Ordering your Wildfire Defense Mesh 98

Once you have the measurements for all your vents, add that information to your neighborhood order form.

Installing Wildfire Defense Mesh 98 on Vents

Now that you have your Wildfire Defense Mesh 98, below are the installation videos to guide you through the process of installing your vents.

WDM provides an install manual and videos for homeowners to understand how to install Wildfire Defense Mesh. However, after reviewing this material, if you feel more comfortable getting professional installation, please contact us or visit our Installer Page for options.

These guides will take you through:

Selecting the installation mode that best suits your building
Preparing the ventilation space for protection
Measuring the ventilation space
Measuring and cutting the Wildfire Defense Mesh
Securing the Wildfire Defense Mesh protected vent to your building
Checking for the quality of installation

WDM 98 Vent Install Guide

TIP: It's important to also calculate your home's Net Free Area to ensure you maintain the proper levels of ventilation in your space. Here is a simple guide to measuring your Net Free Area to make sure your ventilation is sufficient.

Installation Videos

Our collection of installation videos will walk you through the entire process of installing Wildfire Defense Mesh on all of your vents in order to help defend your home from wildfire.

Tips to help defend your home from Wildfire
How to measure, cut and prepare the mesh
Retrofitting a Foundation Vent
Retrofitting a Gable Vent
Retrofitting a Soffit Vent
Retrofitting a Dormer (off ridge vent)

5 tips for defending your home from Wildfire

Local Contractors and Installers

Wildfire Defense Mesh works with installers throughout the U.S. and we are always adding to our list. Visit our Installer Network to find a licensed, insured and bonded professional in your area.