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 ...

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 ...

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 ...