Home Hardening Techniques to Resist Flying Embers Fires in Mount Clemens, Michigan?

3/11/2025 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24/7 in Macomb County.

Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore teams are on call and ready to respond to fire damage emergencies day and night. While creating defensible space is essential, hardening your home against flying embers is equally important. Embers can travel miles ahead of a fire and ignite homes upon contact. Implementing home hardening techniques can significantly reduce this risk.

Key strategies include:

Roofing: Use Class A fire-rated roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, metal, or clay tiles. Regularly inspect and repair any damage.

Vents: Cover exterior vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh to prevent embers from entering attics or crawl spaces. Consider installing ember-resistant vents designed to block embers during wildfires.

Windows and Doors: Install dual-pane, tempered glass windows to reduce the chance of breakage from heat. Ensure that doors are fire-resistant, have proper seals, and that garage doors close tightly to prevent ember intrusion.

Siding and Decks: Use fire-resistant materials for siding, such as stucco, fiber cement, or metal. Enclose the undersides of decks and balconies with fire-resistant materials to prevent embers from igniting them.

By adopting these home hardening measures, you can enhance your property's resilience to fires.

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