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Radiant heat from wildfires can crack windows by heating the exterior surface (#1) causing it to expand and crack when exposed to wildfire.

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Fire Network: Windows Vulnerabilities

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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

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UCANR,

University of California Cooperative Extension

Description

A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.

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