A wildfire ember storm can expose a home before the main flame front arrives. Wind-blown embers may land on roofs, decks, gutters, fences, mulch, vents, and stored items. If they find dry combustible material, ignition can begin in small places.<\/p>\n
Home hardening helps reduce those vulnerable ignition pathways. It does not make a home immune to wildfire, but it can reduce known risks.<\/p>\n
The first 0 to 5 feet around the home should be kept as clean and noncombustible as practical. Remove dry leaves, needles, firewood, patio cushions, doormats, combustible mulch, and storage against the structure.<\/p>\n
Embers collect in roof valleys, gutters, deck gaps, stair corners, and under outdoor furniture. Clean these areas before wildfire weather and repair damage that creates ember traps.<\/p>\n
Attic, soffit, eave, gable, dormer, foundation, and crawlspace vents can become ember pathways. V2 Vents is a FireStorm Building Products line manufactured by New Cal Metals. V2 Vents help block embers, heat, and flames while supporting airflow.<\/p>\n
Roofs, siding, windows, decks, eaves, and fences all affect ember exposure. Current code context, including CWUIC Chapter 5 where applicable, should be considered for wildfire-prone projects.<\/p>\n
Home hardening is not a reason to delay evacuation. Register for alerts, prepare go bags, know multiple routes, and follow local emergency instructions.<\/p>\n
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