Retrofits

All vents should be built to protect.

Vulcan Vent retrofit kits are available to easily install mesh screening and honeycomb intumescent coating (sold together) on any vent on the house providing the ultimate protection from dangerous embers and flames. 

A safe home starts with venting. 

Kits come in a variety of dimensions and can be custom made if necessary. Vulcan Vents retrofit kits include:

  • Retrofit Gable End Vent/Eave Vent: Exterior
  • Retrofit Half Round Dormers
  • Retrofit Gable End Vent: Interior
  • Continuous Vent Retrofits
  • Soffit Vent/Ridge Vent Retrofits
  • Retrofit Half Round Dormers
  • VE (Vulcan Eave)
  • Subflashing
    • The Vulcan Sub Flashing can be used in conjunction with any other manufacturers’ dormer or roof vent and turn it into an ember and fire-safe vent
 
 
retrofit vents install easily into existing vents
Vulcan Vents are meant to allow airflow while blocking vulnerable spaces from dangerous embers and flames when fire is near.

Protecting the most
vulnerable places on a home.

All vents on a home from roofing to the crawlspace must provide adequate ventilation and protection when it matters most. Vulcan Vents are meant to allow airflow while blocking vulnerable spaces from dangerous embers and flames when fire is near. 

Baffle-free design
for efficient airflow.

Ember and fire-resistant vents are required under California’s Chapter 7A building codes located in high-risk fire zones otherwise known as the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). As such, Vulcan Vents are recommended for homes by the California State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

closeup photo of fire-resistant vent honeycomb

Vulcan Vent
Features

Fire Resistant Retrofits kit - Honeycomb matrix closing technology - built into galvanized steel frame

Honeycomb matrix closing technology with ember-catching screen mesh built into galvanized steel frame

Fire Resistant Retrofits kit - Baffle-free design for maximum airflow (NFVA) to keep your home dry

Baffle-free design for maximum airflow (NFVA) to keep your home dry

Fire Resistant Retrofits kit - Designed to meet the new California Building code State Fire Marshal

Designed to meet the new California Building code State Fire Marshal (OSFM) 12 Chapter 7A of the California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire code program

Fire Resistant Retrofits kit - Passed the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E2886

Passed the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E2886 to effectively block ember entry

EverKem Fire Stop 814

Use EverKem Fire Caulking

  1. We recommend using EverKem 814+, intumescent fire caulking with all installation of Vulcan Vents.
    • Our round eave vents are the exception: EverKem 136, mortar based caulking should be used when mounting hardware isn’t an option and flanges are minimal.
  2. INSTALLATION: Prior to installing the vent, run a bead of EverKem behind the nailing flange to ensure an air tight seal where the vent meets the building material. This ensures that no gaps are present between the vent and your building material where flying embers might enter!

For ordering information, visit out our Store Locator for nearest retailers.

It’s time for your home to protect itself.

 * For coastal environments, copper, stainless or powder coated finishes are highly recommended. *

Vent Types

Standard Finishes

G90 Galvanized, Stainless, Copper, Bonderized

Mfg. Part # Description NFVA(square inches) Flange Style Cut Out(inches) Spec. Sheet(download) Sample Image
VDHR1224 12" x 24" HALF ROUND dormer VENT 90 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VDHR1224R 12" x 24" RETROFIT HALF ROUND dormer VENT W/ SOFT ZINC HOOD 90 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VDHR918 9" x 18" HALF ROUND dormer VENT 51 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VDHR918R 9" x 18" RETROFIT HALF ROUND dormer VENT W/ SOFT ZINC HOOD 51 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VDLR419 4" x 19" LOW PROFILE VENT "EYEBROW" 52 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VE3514 3.5" x 14" TABBED EAVE VENT 24 Standard 2x4 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE3514RT 3.5" x 14" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 24 Reverse Tab 2x4 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE3522 3.5" x 22" TABBED EAVE VENT 41 Standard 2x4 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE3522FB 3.5" x 22" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 41 Foam Back 3.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE3522FC 3.5" x 22" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 41 Fiber Cement 3.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE3522FF 3.5" x 22" FLANGE FRONT 41 Standard 3.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE3522RT 3.5" x 22" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 41 Reverse Tab 2x4 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE3522S 3.5" x 22" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 41 Stucco 3.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE5514 5.5" x 14" TABBED EAVE VENT 44 Standard 2x6 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE5514RT 5.5" x 14" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 44 Reverse Tab 2x6 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE5522 5.5" x 22" TABBED EAVE VENT 75 Standard 2x6 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE5522FB 5.5" x 22" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 75 Foam Back 5.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE5522FC 5.5" x 22" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 75 Fiber Cement 5.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE5522FF 5.5" x 22" FLANGE FRONT 75 Standard 5.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE5522RT 5.5" x 22" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 75 Reverse Tab 2x6 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE5522S 5.5" x 22" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 75 Stucco 5.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE7514 7.5" x 14" TABBED EAVE VENT 75 Standard 2x8 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE7514RT 7.5" x 14" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 75 Reverse Tab 2x8 Rafters - 16" OC download icon view icon
VE7522 7.5" x 22" TABBED EAVE VENT 119 Standard 2x8 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE7522FB 7.5" x 22" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 119 Foam Back 7.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE7522FC 7.5" x 22" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 119 Fiber Cement 7.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE7522FF 7.5" x 22" FLANGE FRONT 119 Standard 7.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VE7522RT 7.5" x 22" REVERSE TAB EAVE VENT 119 Reverse Tab 2x8 Rafters - 24" OC download icon view icon
VE7522S 7.5" x 22" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 119 Stucco 7.5 X 22 download icon view icon
VER2 2" ROUND LOUVERED FACE FIRE VENT 1 Round 2 Round Hole download icon view icon
VER2M 2" ROUND MESH FACE FIRE VENT 2 Round 2 Round Hole download icon view icon
VER3 3" ROUND LOUVERED FACE FIRE VENT 2 Round 3 Round Hole download icon view icon
VER3M 3" ROUND MESH FACE FIRE VENT 4 Round 3 Round Hole download icon view icon
VER4 4" ROUND LOUVERED FACE FIRE VENT 4 Round 4 Round Hole download icon view icon
VER4M 4" ROUND MESH FACE FIRE VENT 8 Round 4 Round Hole download icon view icon
VFS414FB 4" x 14" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 24 Foam Back 3.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS414FC 4" x 14" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE SET BACK 3/8" 24 Fiber Cement 3.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS414FF 4" x 14" FLANGE FRONT 24 Flange Front, Retrofit 3.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS414S 4" x 14" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 24 Stucco 3.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS614FB 6" x 14" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 41 Foam Back 5.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS614FC 6" x 14" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE SET BACK 3/8" 41 Fiber Cement 5.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS614FF 6" x 14" FLANGE FRONT 41 Flange Front, Retrofit 5.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS614S 6" x 14" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 41 Stucco 5.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS814FB 8" x 14" FOAM BACK FLANGE SET BACK 1-1/2" 62 Foam Back 7.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS814FC 8" x 14" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE SET BACK 3/8" 62 Fiber Cement 7.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS814FF 8" x 14" FLANGE FRONT 62 Flange Front, Retrofit 7.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VFS814S 8" x 14" STUCCO SET BACK 3/4" 62 Stucco 7.5 X 13.5 download icon view icon
VG1412FB 14" x 12" FOAM BACK FLANGE recessed 1-1/2" 58 Foam Back 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1412FC 14" x 12" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 58 Fiber Cement 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1412FF 14" x 12" FLANGE FRONT 58 Flange Front 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1412FM 14" x 12" FLANGE MIDDLE recessed 1-5/16" 58 Recessed 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1412R 14" x 12" RETROFIT FLANGE recessed 2-5/8" 58 Retrofit 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1412S 14" x 12" FLANGE SET BACK 3/4" STUCCO 58 Stucco 14 X 12 download icon view icon
VG1418FB 14" x 18" FOAM BACK FLANGE recessed 1-1/2" 86 Foam Back 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1418FC 14" x 18" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 86 Fiber Cement 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1418FF 14" x 18" FLANGE FRONT 86 Flange Front 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1418FM 14" x 18" FLANGE MIDDLE recessed 1-5/16" 86 Recessed 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1418R 14" x 18" RETROFIT FLANGE recessed 2-5/8" 86 Retrofit 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1418S 14" x 18" FLANGE SET BACK 3/4" STUCCO 86 Stucco 14 X 17.5 download icon view icon
VG1424FB 14" x 24" FOAM BACK FLANGE recessed 1-1/2" 115 Foam Back 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG1424FC 14" x 24" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 115 Fiber Cement 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG1424FF 14" x 24" FLANGE FRONT 115 Standard 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG1424FM 14" x 24" FLANGE MIDDLE recessed 1-5/16" 115 Recessed 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG1424R 14" x 24" RETROFIT FLANGE recessed 2-5/8" 115 Retrofit 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG1424S 14" x 24" FLANGE SET BACK 3/4" STUCCO 115 Stucco 14 X 23.5 download icon view icon
VG148FB 14" x 8" FOAM BACK FLANGE recessed 1-1/2" 29 Foam Back 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VG148FC 14" x 8" FIBER CEMENT FLANGE recessed 3/8" 29 Fiber Cement 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VG148FF 14" x 8" FLANGE FRONT 29 Flange Front 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VG148FM 14" x 8" FLANGE MIDDLE recessed 1-5/16" 29 Recessed 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VG148R 14" x 8" RETROFIT FLANGE recessed 2-5/8" 29 Retrofit 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VG148S 14" x 8" FLANGE SET BACK 3/4" STUCCO 29 Stucco 14 X 7.5 download icon view icon
VM1424 14" x 24" NFVA DEPENDANT ON OPENINGS Dependant Retrofit, Vulcan Matrix N/A download icon view icon
VM2424 24" x 24" NFVA DEPENDANT ON OPENINGS Dependant Retrofit, Vulcan Matrix N/A download icon view icon
VM4824 48" x 24" NFVA DEPENDANT ON OPENINGS Dependant Retrofit, Vulcan Matrix N/A download icon view icon
VSB1212 12" x 12" WITH 3" FLANGES ON ALL 4 SIDES 105 Sub Base 13 X 13 download icon view icon
VSB7519 7.5" x 19" WITH 3" FLANGES ON ALL 4 SIDES 108 Sub Base 8 X 20 download icon view icon
VSB8585 8.5" x 8.5" WITH 3" FLANGES ON ALL 4 SIDES 54 Sub Base 10 X 10 download icon view icon
VSC1120RV 1" x 120" STANDING SEEM RIDGE FLANGE 50 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC2120 2" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 96 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC2120FF 2" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 96 Flange Front 2" cut to length download icon view icon
VSC2120R 2" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 96 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC2120SL 2" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 96 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC2120SMC34 2" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 96 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC2120SMC78 2" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 96 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC25120 2.5" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 120 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC25120FF 2.5" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 120 Flange Front 2.5" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC25120R 2.5" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 120 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC25120SL 2.5" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 120 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC25120SMC34 2.5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 120 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC25120SMC78 2.5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 120 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC3120 3" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 144 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC3120FF 3" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 144 Flange Front 3" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC3120R 3" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 144 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC3120SL 3" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 144 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC3120SMC34 3" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 144 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC3120SMC78 3" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 144 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC35120 3.5" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 168 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC35120FF 3.5" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 168 Flange Front 3.5" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC35120SL 3.5" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 168 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC35120SMC34 3.5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 168 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC35120SMC78 3.5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 168 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC4108IF 4" X 108" SOFFIT VENT-INSPECTION 172 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 108.125" download icon view icon
VSC4120 4" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 192 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC4120FF 4" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 192 Flange Front 4" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC4120IF 4" X 120" INSPECTION VENT - BALCONY & DECK 192 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 120.125" download icon view icon
VSC4120R 4" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 192 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC4120SL 4" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 192 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC4120SMC34 4" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 192 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC4120SMC78 4" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 192 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC424IF 4" X 24" INSPECTION VENT - BALCONY & DECK 39 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 24.125" download icon view icon
VSC436IF 4" X 36"INSPECTION VENT - BALCONY & DECK 58 Flange Front 4.25" x 36.125" download icon view icon
VSC448IF 4" X 48" SOFFIT VENT-INSPECTION 77 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 48.125" download icon view icon
VSC460IF 4" X 60" INSPECTION VENT - BALCONY & DECK 96 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 60.125" download icon view icon
VSC472IF 4" X 72" INSPECTION VENT - BALCONY & DECK 115 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 72.125" download icon view icon
VSC484IF 4" X 84" SOFFIT VENT-INSPECTION 135 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 84.125" download icon view icon
VSC496IF 4" X 96" SOFFIT VENT-INSPECTION 153 Flange Front, Inspection 4.25" x 96.125" download icon view icon
VSC5120 5" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 240 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC5120FF 5" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 240 Flange Front 5" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC5120R 5" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 240 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC5120SL 5" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 240 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC5120SMC34 5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 240 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC5120SMC78 5" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 240 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC6120 6" x 120" NAILING FLANGE ON BOTH SIDES 288 Standard N/A download icon view icon
VSC6120FF 6" x 120" FLANGE FRONT 288 Flange Front 6" X cut to length download icon view icon
VSC6120R 6" x 120" NO FLANGE CONTINUOUS RETROFIT 288 Retrofit N/A download icon view icon
VSC6120SL 6" x 120" SINGLE NAILING FLANGE 288 Nailing N/A download icon view icon
VSC6120SMC34 6" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 3/4" 288 Stucco N/A download icon view icon
VSC6120SMC78 6" x 120" STUCCO MILCOR 7/8" 288 Stucco N/A download icon view icon

Happy Clients
Testimonials

Susan Oddo
Susan Oddo
2023-12-04
We called to find out if the Vulcan vents would meet the California ember retardant standards for fire. Nate Oliver took our call and spent nearly half an hour providing us with in depth information, guiding us through their website to view and discuss each alternative and even taking us to another website to view the Vulcan product on it. He discussed different options for installing the vents and the specific type of caulk we needed that also met the fire-wise requirements. Then he guided us to the section where we could download the documentation for our insurers. We came away from this conversation with exactly what we needed and the documentation to back it up. I can't say enough good things about Nate's customer service. His knowledge was remarkable, his eagerness to ensure that we ordered the exact right vent was so reassuring, and we immediately posted the Vulcan Vent information on our neighborhood Facebook site so that others in our fire-prone area can obtain the right products for their venting needs. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Sandie Hewston
Sandie Hewston
2023-11-15
After a few months of having the new Vulcan Vents installed in our eaves, I am extremely impressed with the updated design. The 1/8” fine mesh on the outside prevents insects from getting into the ‘honeycombs’ and the 1/4” mesh on the inside adds coverage from attic side to the ‘honeycombs’ without reducing airflow. The ingenious design allowed plenty of airflow to the attic through this past summer, but if a fire were to come our way, it is comforting to know that these same vents will expand and close off, preventing embers or direct flame from being able to enter the attic. A bonus to the design, as you can see in the picture below, is that the thickness of the vent prevents being able to see into the attic and preventing attic insulation from getting pushed up against the outside screen, which somehow tends to happen whenever access is made to attics. Aesthetically and design-wise, these vents provide a solid home hardening solution that is easy to install. These vents are a must in my opinion for any homeowner who has any plants near their home that could generate significant heat during a wildfire. The combination of the 1/8” mesh and the coating that expands and cuts off all airflow into the attic when exposed to radiant heat are the perfect combination to prevent embers, radiant heat, and direct flame from entering the attic space. My experience with this local company (Loomis, California) is that they have excellent customer service and go above-and-beyond to ensure that their customers are satisfied with the quality of their product.