roof and gutter

Maintain your roof and gutters by regularly removing all debris, including leaves and pine needles.

Replace plastic gutters with metal gutters such as aluminum.

Replace a wood shake or wood shingle roof with a Class A fire-resistant-rated roof cover. Class A-rated roof covers include most asphalt shingles, tile, slate, and metal roofs.

METAL SALES - Metal Roofing
Noncombustible
Class A
UL 790 / 263 compliant

ASC - Metal Roofing
Noncombustible
Class A
UL 790 compliant

TAMCO - Composite Roofing
Class A
UL 790 compliant

MALARKY - Composite Roofing
Class A
ASTM E108 compliant

GAF - Composite Roofing
Class A
ASTM E108 /UL 790 compliant

OWENS CORNING - Composite Roofing
ASTM E108 /UL 790 compliant

Replace domed, plastic skylights with flat, multipaned, tempered glass skylights.

VELUX - Glass Skylights

siding / cladding

Replace combustible siding including wood, wood-fiber, or vinyl siding with a noncombustible material like concrete-fiber board, stucco, brick, or stone veneer.

ALLURA - Fiber Cement Siding
CAL FIRE BML Listed

JAMES HARDIE - Fiber Cement Siding
CAL FIRE BML Listed

NICHIHA - Fiber Cement Siding
CAL FIRE BML Listed

TRUEXTERIOR - Poly-Ash Siding
CAL FIRE BML Listed

METALUNIC - Steel Siding
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
Noncombustible
ASTM E330 / E84 Compliant

ventilation

Ensure your metal dryer vent has a louver or flap to reduce ember entry. Due to its design and function, wire mesh should not be used on dryer vents.

Install ember-resistant vents or cover existing vents with 1/8-inch metal wire mesh.

BRANDGUARD VENTS - Ember Defense Vents
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E2886

VULCAN VENTS - Ember Defense Vents
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E2886

FIRESTORM - Wildfire Defense Ember Mesh
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E2886 / E84 / E2768 Compliant

BRUSHFIRE MITIGATION SOLUTIONS - Wildfire Defense Mesh
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E2886 Compliant

exterior wall

Ensure there is a minimum of 6 vertical inches (measured from the ground up and from any attached horizontal surface like a deck) of noncombustible siding material, such as fiber-cement, brick, stone, stucco, or exposed concrete foundation.

Consider aluminum flashings such as Z-bar for protection below your cladding, that can stop embers from traveling behind the cladding to reach combustible wall assembly materials.

EAZY TRIM - Aluminum Flashing
Noncombustible
ASTM E136 compliant

FRY REGLET - Aluminum Flashing
Noncombustible
ASTM E84 compliant

deck / porch maintenance

Remove combustible furniture, including wood or plastic furniture.

Remove large combustible rugs and planters.

Choose noncombustible furniture such as cast aluminum or metal furniture.

Ensure any items like cushions or door mats are small enough to easily be moved inside on Red Flag days.

deck / porch structure

Remove anything stored under the deck or stairs.

Remove all vegetation—including grass or weeds—from under the deck and stairs.

All deck framing components including ledger, joists, beams, posts, stairs and brackets should be made of noncombustible materials such as steel.

FORTRESS BUILDING PRODUCTS - Evolution Steel Frame
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
Noncombustible
ASTM E84 compliant

TIMBERTECH - Aluminum Frame
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
Noncombustible
ASTM E84 compliant

OUTDURE - QwickBuild
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
Noncombustible
ASTM E84 compliant

NEW CASTLE STEEL - New Castle Black
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
Noncombustible
ASTM E84 compliant

door

Upgrade to solid exterior doors that have a metal threshold and are constructed with a noncombustible or ignition-resistant material such as metal, fiberglass or solid hardwood.

If you choose a door that includes glass, make sure it is made with tempered, multipaned glass.

Alternatively, install a noncombustible storm door as the outermost door.

window

Replace all exterior windows with tempered, multipaned glass or fire-resistant glass blocks.

address identification

Choose numbers that are 4 inches on a contrasting background and/or reflective or illuminated.

Place address numbers so that they are visible from the street and from both directions of travel.

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driveway approach

Create a driveway clearance of at least 12 feet wide and 13.5 feet tall.

If the property is gated, gates should open inward and be placed at least 30 feet from the roadway.

deck / porch surface

• COMPOSITE DECK BOARDS
Offers varying levels of fire resistance depending on the product's quality. Some composite materials are more resistant to embers and flames than others. Some composites offer fire-resistant versions, but not all achieve a Class A rating.

AZEK - Vintage & Landmark
CLASS A Flame Spread Rating
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E84 compliant

AZEK - Harvest, Arbor, Terra
CAL FIRE BML Listed
ASTM E84 compliant

TIMBERTECH - Pro Reserve
CAL FIRE BML Listed

TREX - Transcend, Lineage & Select
CAL FIRE BML Listed

EVA-LAST - Apex
CAL FIRE BML Listed

FIBERON - Paramount, Good Life FR, Sanctuary FR, Advantage FR & Promenade
CAL FIRE BML Listed

ENVISION - Evergrain, Distinction, Inspiration, Expression& Ridge Premium
CAL FIRE BML Listed

MOISTURESHIELD - Vision & Meridian
CAL FIRE BML Listed

MILLBOARD - Enhanced Grain & Weathered Oak
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• HIGH DENSITY TROPICAL HARDWOODS
High-density tropical hardwood refers to a category of wood from trees grown in tropical regions, characterized by its exceptional density, durability, and resistance to decay, insects, and weathering.

REDWOOD EMPIRE - IPE
CAL FIRE BML Listed

SABRA - IPE
CAL FIRE BML Listed

MATAVERDE - Machiche, Cumaru, IPE, and Jatoba
CAL FIRE BML Listed

NOVA USA - Model Lux Gold Bangkirai (Yellow Balau)
CAL FIRE BML Listed

NOVA USA - Torem (South Pacific Redwood)
CAL FIRE BML Listed

KAYU - Batu (Red Balau)
CAL FIRE BML Listed

TIGER DECK - Tiger Deck Astronium
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• BAMBOO
Bamboo decking is a type of outdoor flooring made from bamboo, a rapidly renewable grass. It is increasingly popular as a sustainable alternative to traditional wood decking, offering a natural look and good durability. Bamboo decking can be made from solid bamboo, which is processed and compressed, or from bamboo composite, which combines bamboo fibers with resins. 

MOSO - Bamboo N-Durance
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• THERMALLY TREATED WOOD
Thermally modified decking is wood that has been heat-treated in a low-oxygen environment to enhance its durability and stability. This process alters the wood's chemical structure, making it more resistant to moisture, rot, and insect infestation, while also increasing its dimensional stability. 

MOSO - Bamboo Thermo
CAL FIRE BML Listed

DASSO XTR Bamboo
CAL FIRE BML Listed

KEBONY- Clear Radiata Boardwalk
CAL FIRE BML Listed

THERMORY- Ash
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• ALUMINIUM
This decking is made from aluminum, a lightweight, strong, and durable metal. It offers low maintenance, resistance to rot, warping, and insects, and suitability for various climates.

NEXAN - LockDry & NextDeck
Noncombustible
*NO WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION

WAHOO - AridDek & Fortis
Noncombustible
*NO WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION

• FIRE-RETARDANT TREATED WOOD
Fire retardant treated lumber is typically made from species like Douglas Fir, Hem Fir, Southern Yellow Pine, and Spruce-Pine-Fir. These species are commonly used because they can effectively absorb and retain the fire-retardant chemicals during the treatment process. The treatment process involves pressure impregnation with chemicals that help the wood resist ignition and flame spread.  MAY NEED RETREATMENT OVER TIME. 

CHEMCO - SaferWood-FX
CAL FIRE BML Listed

HOOVER - Exterior Fire X & Pyro-Guard
CAL FIRE BML Listed

VIANCE - D-Blaze
CAL FIRE BML Listed

KOPPER - FlamePRO
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• PORCELIAN PAVER (THICK TILE)
Solid surface porcelain deck tiles are durable, low-maintenance, and stylish options for outdoor flooring. They are made from a dense, non-porous porcelain material that is highly resistant to scratches, stains, and fading, making them suitable for high-traffic areas and various weather conditions. These are typically non-combustible and offer excellent fire resistance.

• DAL TILE - Xteriors
Noncombustible

• BEDROSIANS - Poetry Stone
Noncombustible

• PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC COATING:
Pedestrian traffic coating is a protective layer applied to surfaces like walkways, balconies, and parking garages to enhance durability and safety for foot traffic. These coatings are designed to be slip-resistant, preventing falls, and also act as a barrier against water damage and other wear and tear. 

PLI-DEK - ESR-2097 Walking Deck System
CAL FIRE BML Listed

AVM - Elasto Fiberdeck 100 & Forevercoat 100
CAL FIRE BML Listed

• LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE:
Lightweight concrete for decks is a construction material designed to be less dense than standard concrete, making it easier to handle and potentially reducing structural load. It's often used in applications where weight reduction is beneficial, such as roof decks and elevated structures. 

LUMBERCON - Lumbercon Concrete Deck Plank
Noncombustible
*NO WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION

wall/roof sheathing

Fire-Rated Sheathing is important because it provides a crucial layer of fire resistance to buildings, helping to slow down flame spread and burn-through in the event of a fire. This can give occupants more time to escape and allow firefighters more time to respond, potentially saving lives and minimizing property damage. It also offers design flexibility and can be more cost-effective than traditional fire-rated solutions like gypsum. 

LP FLAME BLOCK - Fire Rated Sheathing

COOSA COMPOSITES - Specialized Fire Rated Panels

steel FRAMe adu

Steel framed buildings are crucial for fire mitigation because steel is non-combustible. This inherent fire resistance helps contain fires, provides more time for evacuation, and minimizes structural damage. 

ORLANDO STEEL FRAMING - Precision-engineered Framing Systems