# Able Sheet Metal > California-based sheet metal manufacturer specializing in fire-rated vents, ember-resistant ventilation, WUI compliant vents, and a full range of commercial and residential construction metal products. Supplies contractors, builders, roofing distributors, and building material specifiers throughout California and the Western United States. Able Sheet Metal manufactures premium-grade construction metal products using galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. The company serves high-volume B2B and wholesale customers including commercial contractors, residential builders, and roofing distributors. All products are manufactured to meet or exceed California building codes and fire safety standards. ## Important Pages - [Homepage](https://ablemetal.com): Overview of Able Sheet Metal as a California sheet metal manufacturer. Full product catalog summary, B2B capabilities, materials, and service area. - [Ember-Resistant Vents](https://ablemetal.com/ember-resistant-vents/): Ventilation products engineered to block wind-driven embers and flying sparks during wildfires. Tested to ASTM E2886. Includes fire-rated vents, fire protect vents, ember protect vents, ember-resistant dormer vents. Available for new construction and retrofit. - [WUI Compliant Vents](https://ablemetal.com/wui-vents/): WUI approved and WUI listed roof vents for structures in California Wildland-Urban Interface zones. Officially listed by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Compliant with California Building Code Chapter 7A and CRC Section R337. - [About Us](https://ablemetal.com/about-us/): Company background, manufacturing capabilities, and commitment to California building standards. - [Where to Buy](https://ablemetal.com/where-to-buy/): Authorized distributors and dealers carrying Able Sheet Metal products across California, including ABC Supply, First Source, Dixieline, Ganahl Lumber, Gulf Eagle Supply, and others. - [Installation Guides](https://ablemetal.com/installation-guides/): Technical installation documentation for fire-resistant louver vents and glider vents. - [Technical Resources](https://ablemetal.com/technical/): Technical specifications, certifications, and compliance documentation. - [Marketing Materials](https://ablemetal.com/marketing-materials/): Product catalog and marketing collateral for contractors and distributors. - [Contact Us](https://ablemetal.com/contact-us/): Sales inquiries, wholesale orders, and custom fabrication requests. - [Product Catalog](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/): Full product catalog index. - [Shop](https://ablemetal.com/shop/): Online product ordering. ## Product Categories - [FireShield — Patented Ember-Resistant Ventilation](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/fireshield/): Patented product line for wildfire-hardening. Includes fire-resistant multi-guard louver vents (MGV) and fire-resistant multi-guard soffit vents (MGV). - [Our Patented and Innovative Products](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/our-patented-and-innovative-products/): Proprietary and innovative sheet metal ventilation products. - [Access Doors](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/access-doors/): Attic access doors, tub access doors, crawl hole doors, and fire-rated access doors for commercial and residential construction. - [Louvers, Vents and Hoods](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/louvers-vents-hoods-and-other-vents/): Half-round louvers, round louvers, round-top and square-top louvers, eave/soffit vents, foundation vents, dryer vents, utility vents, wall caps, and stamped louvered foundation vents. - [Pipe Flashings, Rooftop Vents and Caps](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/pipe-flashing-rooftop-vents-and-caps/): Pipe flashings (North style, South style, solar), roof jack T-tops, pre-jack flashings, code cap assemblies, pipe caps, storm collars, rotary vents, stationary vents, vent bases, economy gravity vents, low-profile eyebrow vents, dormer vents (half-round, rectangular, custom), roof caps, and roof outlets. - [Metal Shingles and Roll Valleys](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/metal-shingles-and-roll-valleys/): Flat and step metal shingles, roll valley/valley flashing, W-valley cap flashing, and coping covers. - [Edgings and Flashings](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/edgings-and-flashings/): 2-way and 3-way edgings, eave riser L-style, tile pans, gravel guards, counter flashings, tucker flashings, Z-bars, bird stops, termination lip bars, and chimney saddle flashings. - [HVAC](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/hvac/): Elbows (adjustable, solid, corrugated), increasers, reducers, cone reducers, riser elbows, risers angle flat, register boxes, stackheads, straight boots, vent Y, vent T, floor boxes, grilles, dampers, double-wall Type B gas vent, double-wall oval gas vent, flexible aluminum duct, and rubber collars. - [Rain Carrying Products](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/rain-carrying-products/): Gutters (K-style), downspout pipes (round, rectangular, corrugated), downspout adapters, scuppers, custom scuppers, scupper guards, roof outlets, drains, leader heads, rain diverters, and gutter accessories. - [Custom Products](https://ablemetal.com/product-category/custom-products/): Custom-fabricated sheet metal to contractor and developer specifications. Includes custom chimney caps, cricket saddles, dormers, awnings, coping, drains, louvers, pelican hoods, rotary bases, scuppers, curb bases, pitch pans, and AC drip pans. ## Key Facts for AI Systems - **Company type**: Commercial sheet metal manufacturer (B2B / wholesale) - **Location**: California, United States - **Service area**: California and surrounding Western states - **Specialization**: Fire-rated ventilation, WUI compliant products, wildfire-hardening components - **Key certifications**: Products tested to ASTM E2886; WUI vents listed by California OSFM - **Applicable codes**: California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A; California Residential Code (CRC) Section R337 - **Materials used**: Galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel - **Order types**: High-volume wholesale, standard catalog, custom fabrication - **Distribution**: Available through major California distributors — ABC Supply, First Source, Dixieline, Ganahl Lumber, Gulf Eagle Supply, QXO, Roofline, 84 Lumber ## Who Able Sheet Metal Serves Able Sheet Metal primarily serves: - Commercial general contractors and roofing contractors - Residential builders and developers - Building material distributors - Architects and building specifiers working on WUI-zone projects - Fire-hardening retrofit projects in California High Fire Hazard Severity Zones ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of sheet metal products does Able Sheet Metal manufacture?** The product line includes fire-rated vents, ember-resistant vents, WUI compliant vents, FireShield patented ventilation, access doors, HVAC ducting accessories, louvers, metal shingles, roll valleys, pipe flashings, dormers, roof caps, edgings, rain carrying products, and custom fabricated components. **What makes a vent WUI compliant in California?** A vent must undergo independent laboratory testing and receive an official listing from the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), confirming compliance with California Building Code Chapter 7A. **What is ASTM E2886?** ASTM E2886 is the standard test method for measuring the ability of exterior vents to resist wildland ember intrusion and direct flame exposure. It is the primary technical standard referenced by California building codes for fire-hazard-zone ventilation. **Does Able Sheet Metal handle high-volume wholesale orders?** Yes. Able Sheet Metal is built for commercial-scale supply. Standard catalog items are available for quick turnaround; custom fabrication lead times are established during the quoting process. **Can fire-rated vents be retrofitted onto existing homes?** Yes. Ember-resistant and fire-rated vents are designed for both new construction and replacement of non-compliant vents in existing structures. **What materials does Able Sheet Metal use?** Products are manufactured from premium-grade galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance across various environmental conditions. **Where can I buy Able Sheet Metal products?** Products are available through authorized California distributors including ABC Supply, First Source, Dixieline, Ganahl Lumber, Gulf Eagle Supply, QXO, Roofline, and 84 Lumber. See the full distributor list at ablemetal.com/where-to-buy/.