BrandGuard Vents

09/09/2026

Looking back at this great conversation about wildfire preparedness and home hardening.

In this CTV News Vancouver interview, Marcel T. and Dryden Dion from TEC Agencies explain how wind-driven embers can enter homes through vulnerable openings and why ember-resistant vents play an important role in reducing that risk.

They also provide a simple, easy-to-understand overview of how BrandGuard Vents work, combining ember-resistant baffles with intumescent technology to help protect ventilation openings without restricting airflow.

As wildfire seasons continue to intensify across North America, practical, proven solutions and homeowner education have never been more important.

A big thank you once again to the TEC Agencies team for helping raise awareness and sharing their expertise with a wider audience.

09/03/2026

Your best defense against wildfire embers

Wind-driven embers look for vulnerable openings. BrandGuard Vents are designed to help keep them out while providing the ventilation your home needs.

Available in Grade 90 galvanized steel, 316 stainless steel, Zinc-Aluminum alloy coated steel and copper, every BrandGuard Vent is engineered for exceptional durability, corrosion resistance and long-term performance. Built to withstand the elements. Designed to protect what matters most.

Browse our range on the BrandGuard website.

09/02/2026

🔥 Most homes don't ignite from flames. They ignite from embers.

A wildfire can be miles away, but wind-driven embers can still find their way into your attic, eaves, or crawl space through vulnerable vents.

By the time you see flames nearby, the fire may already be inside your home.

That's why we created BrandGuard Vents. Our patented Triple Protection Technology helps stop embers before they become a threat, giving homeowners an added layer of defense when it matters most.

🏡 Want to know if your home is wildfire ready? Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment.

08/28/2026

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"Another layer for making your home more fire resistant."

That simple comment says everything.

Protecting homes from embers is about more than meeting code requirements. It's about giving homeowners added confidence and peace of mind without compromising on curb appeal.

Thank you, Sharon, for the kind words and for choosing BrandGuard Vents. ❤️

08/25/2026

Independent verification matters. ✅

We're proud to share that BrandGuard Vents has achieved two new ICC-ES Listings, providing third-party validation for wildfire protection and one-hour fire-resistance-rated assemblies.

🔥 ESL-1689: Wildfire ember intrusion & direct flame resistance
🏢 ESL-1690: One-hour fire-resistance-rated floor-ceiling assemblies

These listings provide added confidence for architects, builders, contractors and code officials specifying fire safety solutions.

As building codes continue to evolve, we're committed to delivering ventilation products that help support safer, more resilient construction.

Learn more on the News page on our website.

08/20/2026

🔥 The Palisades and Eaton Fires changed the conversation around wildfire resilience.

For Kelly Berkompas, General Manager of BrandGuard Vents, they reinforced one critical truth:

Ember-resistant construction isn't optional anymore. It's essential.

Many homes don't fail because of the flames. They fail because embers find a way in.

Read Kelly's latest article to learn what these fires taught us about protecting homes and building more resilient communities.

https://www.brandguardvents.com/news/what-the-palisades-fires-taught-me-about-how-homes-really-survive-wildfire/

08/17/2026

When we look at wildfires, what we see doesn't always tell the full story.

It's easy to understand why a homeowner might think they're safe when a wildfire is miles away. But the reality is very different.

Wind-driven embers can travel miles ahead of a wildfire. In fact, most homes are ignited by embers rather than direct contact with the flames.

Standard mesh vents don't stop embers entering the home. Ember-resistant vents are designed to help prevent ember intrusion, helping to protect one of a home's most vulnerable entry points.

Visit our website to learn how BrandGuard Vents have helped protect homes in wildfire-prone communities across California.

08/13/2026

A firefighter saw the problem. So he created the solution.

In 2003, California firefighter Brent Berkompas witnessed the devastating impact of wildfires on local communities. During firefighting operations, he saw embers entering homes through standard vent openings and realized many properties were vulnerable to a threat that existing products simply weren't designed to stop.

Rather than accept the problem, Brent set out to solve it.

The result was the patented BrandGuard baffled vent design, engineered specifically to help prevent ember intrusion during wildfire events. More than 20 years later, that same mission continues to drive everything we do.

Today, BrandGuard's innovative vent technology is combined with Tenmat's fire-tested intumescent materials to deliver advanced wildfire-rated vent solutions for California homes and communities, and those further afield.

From one firefighter's firsthand experience to helping protect homes across wildfire-prone regions, the goal has never changed: helping families stay safer when wildfires strike.

08/12/2026

🔥 Wildfire preparedness is more important than ever, and we're proud to see BrandGuard Vents featured on CTV News Vancouver.

In this recent interview, Marcel Tack and Dryden Dion of TEC Agencies (our Canadian Distributors) discuss one of the leading causes of home ignition during wildfires: wind-driven embers entering vulnerable openings in the building envelope.

The segment highlights how BrandGuard Vents are designed to help reduce the risk of ember intrusion through ventilation openings, helping homeowners take a proactive approach to wildfire resilience.

It's fantastic to see BrandGuard showcased on mainstream television in Canada, raising awareness of practical steps homeowners can take to get wildfire ready and better protect their homes and families.

A big thank you to Marcel, Dryden and the entire TEC Agencies team for helping spread this important message and educating homeowners on the value of ember-resistant vent technology.

Watch the full interview below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t-jF7ZLcxY

Your Morning Vancouver sits down with TEChnical Building Products’ ...

08/10/2026

How do BrandGuard Vents help protect homes from wildfire embers?

When you know how, it's simple!

Wildfires are an increasing risk for many in the USA - but the main threat isn't the flames, it's the embers.

Embers thrown up from wildfires can travel in the wind for miles. It's these small embers that make their way into homes through standard and mesh vents, leading to fires starting.

But BrandGuard Vents are different. Featuring triple protection technology that helps to stop embers entering, our vents have successfully saved many homes including those affected by the Palisades fire in 2025.

Visit our website and talk to us - we'd be happy to help and get you a free estimate 😊