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Did you know that embers cause the majority of wildfire home ignitions, and that embers can carry over a mile away from the actual fire. Home ignition occurs when those embers land and accumulate directly on your home or on vegetation or materials near your home.

 

 

Following are ways to help keep those embers from igniting on or near your home:

 

     - Keep a 100ft defensible space (carefully landscape and maintain, keep most pants and vegetation a minimum of 5ft away from from your home)

 

     - Be aware of where combustible materials are on your property and manage them as needed. Clear them or put them where they can't easily ignite.


     - Replace or use fire resistant construction materials on and around your home.

 

 

Priorities when upgrading or building a more fire resistant home:

 

     #1 Priority - Roof is the most vulnerable component of your home. Common fire rated materials include asphalt composite shingles, tile, and steel.

 

     #2 Vents - Embers can easily enter through vents and ignite once inside. Replace vents with 1/8" mesh or install vents that meet ember and flame resistant requirements.

 

     #3 Decks - Install new decks with fire retardant treated wood.

 

     #4 Windows - Upgrade to multi-pane tempered glass windows. If you have another building within 30 feet of your home consider installing noncombustible shutters that can be closed if a fire is near and you are being evacuated.

 

     #5 Eaves - Inspect eaves for gaps. Plug or caulk gaps as needed. Any vents should be upgraded to 1/8" metal mesh screening.

 

     #6 Siding - Use noncombustible or ignition resistant materials to reduce your homes vulnerability. Gypsum board installed under the siding will increase the fire-resistance of the wall.