ATTIC AND CRAWLSPACE VENTS. 

Installing the recommended mesh screening and eliminating storage i critical to reducing building ignitions during a wildfire.

COATINGS.

The use of coatings has been suggested as a strategy to provide enhanced protection against extended radiant heat and flame contact exposures for homes located in wildfire-prone areas.

DECKS.

Many homes located in wildfire-prone areas have attached decks, which can potentially spread fire to the house when ignited during a wildfire.
 

EXTERIOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

The function of an exterior sprinkler system is to minimize the opportunity for ignition by wetting the home and surrounding property.

FENCING. 

As a necessary component, fencing located within the zero to five-foot noncombustible zone should be constructed of noncombustible materials.

EMBER-IGNITED DECKS.

An ignited deck can result, for example, in the ignition of combustible siding, or glass breakage in a sliding glass door.

ROOFING MATERIALS.

Homeowners need to implement risk reduction actions that make homes better able to survive a wildfire - and the roof is a great place to begin.

SKYLIGHTS.

Skylights can compromise a home’s ability to survive a wildfire when precautions are not implemented to prevent them from being an entry point for embers and/or flames.

UNDER EAVE CONSTRUCTION.

The under-eave area of a house is often overlooked when addressing vulnerabilities that can cause damage or loss during a wildfire.