EMBERS STAY OUT. PROTECTION STAYS IN.

HAWK Ember Vents help protect homes from one of the most common wildfire threats: wind driven embers entering through exterior vents. Designed with fine ember resistant mesh, HAWK helps block embers from reaching vulnerable attic, crawlspace, and interior spaces while maintaining the airflow your home needs. With durable construction and permanent protection, HAWK strengthens vulnerable vent openings and adds an important layer of wildfire protection to your home.

WHY VENTS MATTER‍ ‍‍‍

A Small Opening Can Create a Major Vulnerability

During a wildfire, wind can carry burning embers far ahead of the Main fire front. Exterior vents can provide a direct path to attics, crawlspaces and other concealed areas where embers may encounter combustible materials.

Once inside, even a single ember can ignite insulation, stored items, or structural components, potentially leading to a fire within the home.

HAWK is designed to reduce that exposure without eliminating the ventilation the building needs.

How Hawk Works ‍‍‍

Protection Built Into the Vent

HAWK provides a permanent protective barrier at the opening, allowing airflow while helping to keep embers out. Engineered with fine stainless-steel mesh and a durable metal frame, our vents stop wind-driven embers before they can enter without compromising the ventilation your home needs.

Protect the places embers look for most.

HAWK is available in configurations for common ventilation openings throughout the home

ATTIC VENTS

Help protect ventilation openings that can provide access to attic spaces

SOFFIT VENTS

Add Ember protection along vulnerable roof overhangs and eaves

FOUNDATION & CRAWLSPACE VENTS

Reduce ember entry through lower-level exterior openings.

CUSTOM OPENINGS

HAWK can address a range of residential and commercial applications.

Product Specifications

Ember Barrier

Construction

Installation

Application

Configuration

Maintenance

Deployment Required

1/16 inch stainless steel mesh

Durable metal exterior assembly

Permanent

Attic, soffit, foundation, custom exterior vents

Multiple standard and custom sizes

Inspect periodically, keep mesh clear

None

Frequently Asked Questions About Ember-Resistant Wildfire Vents

  • HAWK is Volare's ember and vent protection system designed to help reduce the ability of wind-driven embers to enter a structure through vulnerable ventilation openings. It provides a protective layer at vents while allowing the building's ventilation system to continue performing its intended function.

  • Vents are openings in the building envelope. During wildfire conditions, airborne embers can be carried toward a structure and may reach attic, soffit, gable, foundation or other ventilation openings. Protecting these areas can help address one potential pathway for ember intrusion.

  • HAWK uses 1/16-inch metal mesh designed to create a fine physical barrier against wind-driven embers. The system is intended to combine ember protection with the airflow requirements of the vent application.

  • HAWK is designed for applications that can include existing structures as well as new construction. The appropriate installation depends on the type, dimensions, location and ventilation requirements of the existing opening. Volare offers many standard vent sizes as well as custom openings and installations.

  • HAWK can be configured for common exterior ventilation locations such as attic, soffit, gable, foundation and other building-envelope vents. Because construction varies from property to property, individual openings should be evaluated before selecting a configuration.

  • No. HAWK is not designed to seal a ventilation opening. The objective is to provide ember protection while preserving necessary ventilation. Actual airflow requirements should always be considered when specifying a vent system.

  • Unlike a deployable wildfire protection product, HAWK is intended to remain installed as part of the structure. That means the protection is already in place when wildfire conditions develop rather than requiring installation immediately before an event.

  • No. Wildfire exposure can involve embers, flames, radiant heat and ignition of surrounding combustible materials. Vent protection addresses one vulnerability and should be incorporated into a broader wildfire mitigation strategy.

  • A useful starting point is to identify every exterior opening that communicates with an attic, crawlspace or other interior area. That can include vents that are easy to overlook. Volare can evaluate the property and determine where HAWK may be appropriate.

  • Yes. Ember intrusion is not exclusively a residential concern. HAWK can be considered for residential, commercial and other structures where exterior ventilation openings create potential wildfire exposure.