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Why is Defensible Space So Important

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Wildfire Embers, Defensible Space, Hardening Your Home

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Wildfire Protection for Your Home

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Wildfire protection tips in WA state

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Wildfire Risk map of the United States

Wildfire Risk map of the United States
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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.1

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.2

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Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

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Wildfires across the United States claimed 10.12 million acres and 17,904 structures, including 9,700 homes in 2020

Wildfires across the United States claimed 10.12 million acres and 17,904 structures, including 9,700 homes in 2020
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Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact

Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact
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Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost

Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost
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Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings

Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings
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Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)

Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)
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Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education

Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education
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Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms

Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms
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Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks

Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
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Wood decks that extend over vegetated slopes are very vulnerable to ignition by approaching wildfires.

Wood decks that extend over vegetated slopes are very vulnerable to ignition by approaching wildfires.
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Wrong - House wrap was poorly installed, seams were not taped, and flashing tape was not installed around windows.

Wrong - House wrap was poorly installed, seams were not taped, and flashing tape was not installed around windows.
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Wrong - Airborne embers can float into holes in damaged vent screens and ignite flammable items in the house or accumulated debris in the vent.

Wrong - Airborne embers can float into holes in damaged vent screens and ignite flammable items in the house or accumulated debris in the vent.
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Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.
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Wrong - Debris in these open gutters can ignite from wind-borne embers and lead to ignition of the roof or fascia board; use leaf screens to keep debris out of gutters in wildfire-prone areas.

Wrong - Debris in these open gutters can ignite from wind-borne embers and lead to ignition of the roof or fascia board; use leaf screens to keep debris out of gutters in wildfire-prone areas.
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Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.

Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.
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Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.

Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.
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Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.