In California, wildfire risk is a reality we can’t ignore. While there’s no perfect way to fully protect your home or building, “home hardening” offers practical steps to strengthen your structure’s resilience and help reduce potential wildfire damage.
Here are a few key ideas from CAL FIRE:
Create a buffer zone around your property to slow the spread of fire.
Understand wildfire risks and build or retrofit with fire-resistant materials and systems.
Design and maintain landscaping to minimize fuel for fires.
Products for Fire Resilience
Whether you’re retrofitting an existing structure or building new, these products can help fortify your property:
Designed to resist flames, embers, snow, and rain.
Fire- and water-resistant mineral wool insulation that improves thermal efficiency and slows fire spread.
A Class A-rated roofing system for flat or low-slope applications—designed for fire resistance and long-term durability.
At Abbott | Reed, we’re committed to helping communities and clients build smarter and safer. Reducing the risks from wildfire is an essential part of that process.