Ember Control: Enhanced Protection Against Ember Intrusion

Stop embers at vulnerable entry points — roof vent retrofits, deck screening, gutter guards, and soffit vents installed by our experts.

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Ember resistant vent retrofit

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Why Ember Control Matters

Embers are the #1 cause of home ignition during wildfires. Wind-driven embers can travel over a mile, landing on roofs, in gutters, under decks, and through unprotected vents. When embers enter your home's structure, they can ignite attics, wall cavities, and under-deck spaces long before flames arrive.


Our Solution: Boulder Fire Ready helps homeowners significantly reduce the risk of ember intrusion by addressing the most common and vulnerable entry points around the home. Our ember control work focuses on practical, research-backed measures that limit ember access and reduce ignition potential. Our approach typically includes ember-resistant vent screening, under-deck screening, and non-combustible gutter protection, all installed by our experienced crew in alignment with WUI code guidance and best-practice wildfire mitigation standards. These measures are designed to slow or block ember entry, reduce fuel accumulation, and improve overall resilience.

Roof & Soffit Vents

Standard roof and soffit vents can be a direct pathway for wind-driven embers to enter your home. We retrofit vents with 1/8" noncombustible stainless steel mesh screening that resists ember entry.

  • Attic Vent Retrofit: Block embers while maintaining airflow.
  • Soffit Protection: Ember-blocking panels and vents at eaves.
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Ember Block
Close-up of ember-resistant soffit vent

Deck Screening

The space beneath elevated decks is a dangerous ember trap. We clean out flammable debris and install comprehensive under-deck screening using noncombustible stainless steel ember defense mesh that blocks debris buildup and ember intrusion (while also keeping out the bunnies and pack rats).

  • Debris Cleanup: Clean out flammable debris.
  • Perimeter Screening: Non-combustible metal mesh.
  • Fire Resistant Decking: Incorporate fire resistant decking and framing for maximum protection.
Ember Defense Mesh
Under-Deck Safety
Under deck screening with non-combustible mesh

Gutter Guards

Gutters are natural ember traps. We install metal gutter guard systems that keep debris out while preserving proper drainage, creating a continuous barrier around your roof perimeter.

  • Metal Gutter Guards: Block embers, leaves and pine needles.
  • Solid-Surface Covers: For heavy leaf buildup.
  • Edge Flashing: Installed if required; integrates with Class A roofing.
Debris Free
Water Flow
Gutter guards with non-combustible mesh

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