Brandguard Vents

Brandguard Vents were invented in 2003 by Brent Berkompas while working as a firefighter for the City of San Bernardino, California. He was fighting the 2003 and 2007 California wildfires and saw firsthand the vulnerability of the thousands of homes affected. Watching the embers fly directly into the homes through the unprotected mesh vent openings, Brent knew that something had to be done, to prevent this from happening in the future. That was the inspiration that led to the creation of the Brandguard patented baffle front design, now used throughout our line of wildfire rated vents. The Brandguard Vents company is now part of the TENMAT group, a leading manufacturer of fire protection components and advanced materials, with over 100 years of experience. Together, TENMAT and BRANDGUARD VENTS possess unrivalled innovation and technical expertise which consistently lead to the development of various industry standard products. Outstanding service, unsurpassed quality and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of our Customer Service Department. BRANDGUARD VENTS goal is to provide a complete service, from product selection to delivery and installation to help keep your home safer during a wildfire. TENMAT is a multinational corporation with presence in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy as well as a global network of vendors and distributors. TENMAT is fully committed to technical excellence through heavy investment in ongoing research and development. TENMAT has extensive in-house technical resources to develop innovative and high-quality products. BrandGuard Vents® offers a unique patented solution that keeps embers out and stops fire from entering your home. Brandguard is the ultimate ember defense component designed to stop embers from entering your home before the fire arrives. Single-family and multifamily structures use open ventilation to cool attic and crawl spaces, so it’s crucial that those ve