In British Columbia's wildland-urban interface areas — the Okanagan, Kootenays, parts of the North Shore and Vancouver Island — wildfire season is longer and more intense every year. The good news: most homes don't ignite from a wall of flame. They ignite from flying embers that enter through vents, gaps and — critically — window and door screens.
What ember-resistant mesh does
Standard fibreglass and aluminium mesh melts or burns when an ember lands on it, opening a path for more embers to reach the glass and framing. Ember-resistant mesh is a woven stainless-steel screen fine enough to block embers while still allowing airflow. It won't melt, burn or corrode.
Where it matters most
Prioritise openings that face vegetation or that you'd leave open for ventilation: attic and crawlspace vents, soffit vents, ground-floor windows and doors you crack for fresh air during smoky days. Ember mesh on these high-risk openings is one of the most cost-effective hardening steps a homeowner can take.
It's a layer, not a guarantee
Ember-resistant screens reduce ignition risk but are part of a broader FireSmart strategy: clearing defensible space, screening vents, and using tempered glass. Combine them for real protection.
We build custom ember-resistant screens to fit your existing frames. Book a measurement and tell us your wildfire exposure — we'll spec the right mesh for every opening.