Fire Safe Roofs
Maximizing fire resistance with metal
By Anna Lockhart. Taking a closer look at the most common ways metal roofing materials help protect homes and businesses from wildfires. Across the western United States and Canada, wildfire season poses a serious risk to people and their homes. Building intentionally with fire protection in mind is ...
Upgrade your roof in time for wildfire season
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Fire-resistant roofing materials offer protection, savings and peace of mind for homeowners in high-risk regions. If you live near open terrain, fire season isn’t a “what if” — it’s a “when.” When wildfires do strike, your roof is your home’s first defense. That’s why upgrading ...
Why You Should Aim for Fire Safe Roof Materials Over Fireproof Protection
By Zach Stopyro for DaVinci Roofscapes. Fireproof roofing materials don’t guarantee a fireproof home, but gaining a fire safe roof is possible. There is no such thing as a fireproof roof. While it is a pleasing idea to think that fireproof roof shingles would completely protect your home, a roof ...
Q & A - Fire Ratings for Roofing Materials
What you should know about fire ratings. With the fire season here, I have had many questions regarding Fire Rated Roofing Materials. There are concerns about fires jumping from home to home. As seen in the past, whole communities can go up in flames with the wrong conditions present, like wind and ...
