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Rain Gutters and Ember Risk: Why Gutter Guards Matter in Fire Season
California homeowners face a growing year-round threat from wildfires, especially in high-risk Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. This blog explores how the state’s Wildfire Mitigation Pilot Program—created under AB-38—empowers residents to harden homes and create defensible space. Learn how Firestorm Building Products supports this critical initiative with WUI-approved, DIY-friendly solutions like EmberVents™ and EmberMesh™, and find out how you can protect your home before wildfire season peaks.
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What to Know About California’s Home Hardening Laws in 2025 | FireStorm
The escalating wildfire risk in California is a pressing concern. With longer fire seasons and hotter, drier conditions, ember storms have emerged as a formidable threat to homeowners. Research indicates that up to 90 percent of homes lost in wildfires are not engulfed by direct flames, but rather by embers carried miles ahead of a fire front. Once these embers infiltrate vents, gutters, or roof edges, ignition can occur within minutes, underscoring the urgent need for action.
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DIY Wildfire Protection: 5 Weekend Projects to Harden Your Home with FireStorm
California homeowners face a growing year-round threat from wildfires, especially in high-risk Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. This blog explores how the state’s Wildfire Mitigation Pilot Program—created under AB-38—empowers residents to harden homes and create defensible space. Learn how Firestorm Building Products supports this critical initiative with WUI-approved, DIY-friendly solutions like EmberVents™ and EmberMesh™, and find out how you can protect your home before wildfire season peaks.
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Protecting California Homes from Wildfires: How Firestorm Supports the State’s Home Hardening & Defensible Space Program
California homeowners face a growing year-round threat from wildfires, especially in high-risk Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. This blog explores how the state’s Wildfire Mitigation Pilot Program—created under AB-38—empowers residents to harden homes and create defensible space. Learn how Firestorm Building Products supports this critical initiative with WUI-approved, DIY-friendly solutions like EmberVents™ and EmberMesh™, and find out how you can protect your home before wildfire season peaks.
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