With wildfires happening more often and burning more area, homes need to be “hardened” to make them more fire-resistant ...

Fire-resistant windows add another layer of protection. Traditional windows can be a vulnerability during a fire, as heat can cause the glass to break, allowing flames to enter. However ...

So you want to have tempered glass, which dramatically improves the odds that it won’t break.” Other materials on the house should also be fire-resistant, from the siding to the roof ...

Windows: Dual-pane windows with one pane using tempered glass that won’t shatter during a fire. Screens can catch embers and reduce heat. Vents: Ember and flame-resistant vents come equipped ...