Continuous Vents

Continuous vents for the soffit, ridge, eave and inspections!

Vulcan Vents makes continuous vents for balconies, eaves and soffits, or ridge vent applications. All common flange styles are available for use in stucco & milcor, wood construction, and  retrofits. Our perforated face finishes beautifully in any application. 

Vulcan Vent
Features

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

Vulcan Honeycomb matrix with intumescent 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

Rigid hat-channel design for high airflow (NFVA). Great for balconies, ridge vents and soffits

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 and flames.

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!

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Soffit Applications: Flange Styles

These installation examples showcase various flange styles and how they can be used to layer into an enclosed eave application. Our continuous vent is extremely versatile, with various widths and flange options for your particular job. Below are only conceptual examples. Your particular application may vary. Our continuous vents can be cut in the field using a cold-cut chop saw and married end to end for a near seamless finish.

*We recommend using EverKem 814+ fire caulking along the nailing flange for maximum protection.

Balcony Inspections

Are you looking for a 1 hour fire rated soffit vent? Our continuous vents are the perfect solution for your up and coming balcony inspection requirements: SB 326 & SB 721. Our Flange Front option allows for the perfect retro-fit solution. Vulcan Vents carry a listed, 1-hour fire rating, as well as being Chapter 7A compliant. They have best of class airflow, or net free vent area, are cuttable in the field and available in G90 galvanized, stainless steel, and copper.

Standard Flange

Flange Front

Retro-fit

Single Leg

Stucco/Milcor

* The above installation diagrams are for general and conceptual, illustration purposes only! For specific installation instructions, please consult a licensed building professional.

Ridge Vent Applications: Universal and Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Our continuous vent comes in various profiles. Depending on your particular construction method, we offer different flange styles to vent the ridge. When used as a ridge vent, our vent is designed to go underneath a vented ridge cap of your choice. These ridge vent details show a few different methods for your reference: Applications can include tile roofs, composite shingle, standing seam metal panel, or wood shingle. Your particular application may vary.

*We recommend using EverKem 814+ fire caulking along the nailing flange for maximum protection.

Generic Ridge Detail - Standard Flange

Cor-A-Vent™ Ridge Detail - Standard Flange

Standing Seam Ridge Vent Detail - J Flange

* The above installation diagrams are for general and conceptual, illustration purposes only! For specific installation instructions, please consult a licensed building professional.
installed continuous fire safe vents

Your home’s ventilation system
should help defend from wildfire.

New building codes require vents to be made with fire-resistant, anti-corrosion material. We can help. Proper attic ventilation will help with airflow, and Vulcan Vents will help your home protect itself from ember attack, combustion and flames!

Providing necessary attic ventilation,
but self-closing when it matters most.

Our fire and ember-resistant continuous vents for soffits provide the needed ventilation into attic space down the entire length of the soffit, roof ridge, or balcony. 

Vulcan Vents are ideal for new construction in various materials and retrofit kits are available for existing continuous vents on the home. Strip vents such as ours do not use airflow-blocking baffles, resulting in more venting per square inch. Our continuous vents for soffits, roof ridges and balconies feature a stainless steel ember screen and intumescent, honeycomb matrix that closes in the event of high heat. 

fire Resistant Continuous Vents - Providing necessary attic ventilation but self-closing when it matters most

It’s time for your home to protect itself.

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

Flange Styles

Standard Finishes

G90 Galvanized, Stainless, Copper, Powder Coated

Mfg. Part # Description NFVA(square inches) Flange Style Cut Out(inches) Spec. Sheet(download) Sample Image
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
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
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
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.