Flame-diffusing and Ember-resistant Soffit Vent Screen

Complete Vent Screens available in standard sizes, ready to install. Made with Wildfire Defense Mesh 98 and compliant with California Building Code Chapter 7A*

98% effective at stopping dangerous embers

Reduces radiant heat by ~38%

Diffuses direct flame

Applications:

Soffit Vents

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Specifications

Dimensions 4.5” x 14”: Finished Size 4.5” x 14”, Mesh Size 3” x 12.5”, Frame Width 0.75”, Net Free Area 23.25%
Dimensions 4.5” x 22”: Finished Size 4.5” x 22”, Mesh Size 3” x 20.5”, Frame Width 0.75”, Net Free Area 38.15%
Dimensions 3.5” x 14”: Finished Size 3.5” x 14”, Mesh Size 2” x 13”, Frame Width 0.5”, Net Free Area 20.15%
Dimensions 3.5” x 22.5”: Finished Size 3.5” x 22.5”, Mesh Size 2” x 21.5”, Frame Width 0.5”, Net Free Area 33.33%
Aperture: 0.0657” / 1.67mm
Wire Diameter: 0.0177” / 26 SWG / 0.45 mm
Finish: White/Gray Powder Coat Finish (color per images)
Weave Type: Plain Weave
Approx % open area: 62%
Stainless Steel Grade: 304 / 316

Higher Tensile Woven Wire

Intercrossing wires will not break
Memory recognition allows it to stay flat

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Testing Standards

California Building Code

Flame and Ember Resistant Vent

Chapter 7A, 706A2

Wildfire Defense Mesh meets the requirements of the CBC, Chapter 7A 706A.2 when tested to ASTM E2886 (Vertically Installed)

Off Ridge and Ridge Vents

Chapter 7A, 706A2.1

Wildfire Defense Mesh meets the requirements of the CBC, Chapter 7A 706A.2 – Off Ridge and Ridge Vents

Building Codes and Fire Authority Recommendations

Codes

2021 International Buildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)

Compliant with IWUIC Mesh specifications

NFPA 1144: Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire

Compliant with IWUIC Mesh specifications

Recommendations

NFPA Firewise USA, IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home & Fire Authorities

Meets the recommendations when ‘⅛” mesh or finer’ is recommended

U.S. Building Standards

Class A Fire Rated Building Product

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials‍

UL 723 / ASTM E84

30 minute Test

Flame and Ember Resistance

Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement (Vertical)

ASTM E2886

Flame Impingement

Fire Test on Non-MechanicalFire Dampers Used in Vented Construction (Vertical)

ASTM E2912-17

Material Properties

Stainless Steel Woven Mesh Standards

SS Chemical Composition ASTM – A580

SS Woven MeshASTM E2016-15

Corrosion Test‍

SS Corrosion Resistance

AS/NZS 2331

Mechanical Properties & Dimensions

Bushfire Test & Standards

Aperture Dimensions AS 3959

SS Woven Mesh

ASTM E2016-15

Non Flammable Material

SD 1530.3

SS Woven Mesh

ASTM E2016015

Collaboration

Wildfire Defense Mesh complies with the following Regulators & Fire Authorities requirements in combating the threat of wildfires.

United States

Australia

How to Install Wildfire Defense Mesh on Vents

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Call Us

Central / Mountain Team: (512) 333-2330

West Coast Team: (415) 226-6838

Email Us

Sales@WildfireDefenseMesh.com

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