About Us
Able Sheet Metal started as a family business with a rich history, having been founded in Los Angeles in 1946 by a toolmaker who returned home after victory in WWII. In 2001, the company was incorporated under new ownership consisting of Construction Industry Professionals with a singular vision. This vision has been successfully realized through the hard work and dedication of the company’s professional team, which includes service-oriented s…
In wildfire-prone areas, flames often don’t destroy homes: embers do. Wind-driven embers travel miles ahead of a fire, and enter homes through vents, compromising attics, crawl spaces, roof structures, and even walls. All homes in fire-hazard areas require certified ember-protecting ventilation products, such as gable louvers, attic access doors, soffit, eave, and foundation vents, among others.
WUI Vents
The National Interagency Coordination Center reports that the 2020 wildfire season resulted in over 10 million acres of land being burned in the United States, causing tragic human loss and substantial property damage. A significant portion of the damage and loss of life occurred in what is known as the Wildland-Urban Interface. These are areas where residential, commercial, and other human developments meet or intermingle with wildland vegetation, such as forests, grasslands, or other natural areas. As more people build homes in WUI areas, the risk of wildfires reaching and damaging these properties increases. One meaningful way to protect houses from wildfire destruction is by installing WUI vents.
