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Decks are Wildfire-Resistant

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

Fire Resistant Decks, Patios, and Porches

Author(s)

FIRESafe Marin

Organization(s)

FIRESafe Marin

Publication Date

December, 2020

Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.

These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.

Publication Date

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:00

Wrong – Conventional wood deck risks ignition from embers falling on the surface or from unmaintained vegetation burning below.

Publication Date

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Living With Fire in the Big Sagebrush/Bitterbrush Environment

Publication Date

November, 2015

Author(s)

UNRExtension

Organization(s)

UNRExtension

Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno showing how to prepare a home and attached structures such as decks, surrounded by sagebrush for wildfires through steps such as defensible space, land maintenance, and materials selection.

Roof Anchor System for Solar Panels

A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.

Flooding Overview

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.