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Information guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing different types of gas shutoff valves that prevent gas spills and can stop the flow of natural gas into a home during an accident or natural disaster.

Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Guide describing how to effectively create defensible space between a residence and potential wildfire fuels in high-risk fire hazard areas.

Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing and building a home for wildfire resistance.

Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.

Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires, and thermal losses.

Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.

Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.

Guide describing indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors and how to use them inside a home.

Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in homes and apartments.

Guide discussing how to install metals roofs to resist damage from high winds, hurricanes, ice, and wildfires.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.

Information guide describing best practices for dealing with hazards that might be encountered when returning to a home to do renovations after a natural disaster.

Information guide describing roof construction techniques and tactics for fire resistance.

Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.

Wildfires

Wildfire Overview

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Automatic Gas Shutoff Valves

Cisterns for Fire Suppression

Decks are Wildfire-Resistant

Defensible Space for Protection Against Wildfires

Design for Wildfire Resistance

Disaster-Resistant Roof Venting

Exterior Doors Are Insulated, Impact Rated, and Fire Rated

Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies

Gutters and Downspouts

Indoor Air Quality Sensors

Indoor Sprinklers for Fire Protection

Metal Roofs

Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Post-Disaster Home and Site Hazards

Roof Construction for Fire Resistance

Vented versus Unvented Attic

Windows Have Impact-Rated Glass, Fire-Resistant Glass, or Protective Coverings

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Wildfires