When we talk about defending our homes from wildfire, we often focus on the main house—but detached structures like sheds, garages, and ADUs can be just as critical. These secondary buildings can become ignition sources during a wildfire and may even spread fire to your primary home if they’re not protected.

For California homeowners—especially in high-risk fire zones like Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, and the Oakland Hills—fireproofing these outbuildings should be part of your wildfire defense strategy.

A fire-safe perimeter is a defensible space that reduces the amount of combustible material around your property, thereby decreasing the chances of a fire spreading to your home. This space typically includes a combination of landscape management, fire-resistant materials, and maintenance practices.

In the wildfire-prone regions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California, protecting your home from ember attacks is crucial. Embers—small, windborne burning particles—are responsible for igniting the majority of homes during wildfires. As climate change intensifies fire seasons, hardening your home against these embers is more important than ever. This blog will explore the best methods and materials for hardening your home against ember attacks and radiant heat.

When preparing your home for a wildfire, one of the most important steps is selecting the right building materials. Unfortunately, not all materials are created equal, and some can increase the vulnerability of your home during a wildfire. This blog will outline the top 10 materials to avoid in wildfire zones, helping you make informed choices when protecting your home.

Learn how ember attacks ignite homes during wildfires and what you can do to protect your property. This blog covers strategies for preventing ember damage, including home hardening, landscaping, and fire-resistant materials.

Learn how radiant heat affects homes during wildfires and the steps you can take to protect your home from heat exposure. This blog covers fire-resistant materials, radiant heat barriers, and mitigation strategies specific to Berkeley.

Learn the essential steps of home hardening to protect your property from wildfires. This blog covers fire-resistant materials, wildfire mitigation strategies, and home improvements specific to Berkeley’s EMBER program.