Home Hardening
What Is Home Hardening, and Why It Matters
Home hardening is the deliberate process of modifying a house so it can survive wildfire embers and heat. This guide explains what it is, why it works, and where to start.
Defensible Space
Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Defensible Space Explained
Defensible space is organized into three concentric zones around the house, each with different rules and priorities. This guide explains what each zone requires and why.
Home Hardening
How Houses Actually Burn in Wildfires: Embers vs. Direct Flame
Most homes in wildfires don't burn the way people picture. Understanding the real mechanism — embers, not a wall of flame — changes almost every decision a homeowner makes about protection.
Home Hardening
Ignition-Resistant vs. Noncombustible vs. Fire-Resistant: A Terminology Guide
The words 'fire-resistant,' 'ignition-resistant,' and 'noncombustible' mean specific, different things in building codes — and conflating them leads to bad material choices. Here's the straight version.