Vol. 2 · October 2026 · Western United States
Fireproof Houses
Home hardening and wildfire protection for homeowners in fire-prone areas
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.

By Fireproof Houses Editorial Team ·