Beyond exterior walls, incorporating gypsum board within interiors plays a ... subject to moisture damage and cracking when exposed. Fire-resistant windows add another layer of protection.

With wildfires still fresh on everyone's mind, homeowners are thinking of ways to fireproof their homes to prevent another ...

We all have to have a composite roof or better. … And then, all the siding has to be (fire-resistant) Hardie board or better,” said Jen Goodlin, executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation. ...

and wood fibers that results in hours of fire resistance. There are many reasons to use fiber cement siding, but one of the best is the many options it comes in. From board and batten to shingles ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive order to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in ways that better prepare for wildfires and other climate-fueled emergencies. The order directs ...

And then, all the siding has to be (fire-resistant) Hardie board or better,” said Jen Goodlin, executive director of the Rebuild Paradise Foundation. ” … It’s not cheap.” Paradise fire ...