Fire resiliency knowledge.
What does wildfire-resilient construction look like in practice? Join us on the jobsite as we explain the details, show how they're installed, and share what we've learned along the way.
Showing all 13 videos.
Defensible Space
An overview of how cleaning gutters, spaces beneath decks, and the first five feet around a home reduces combustible debris where wildfire embers can collect.
Watch on YouTube — Routine Maintenance to Reduce Ember Ignition Risk (opens in a new tab)
Defensible Space
An explanation of how utility tree clearing and vegetation management near power lines can reduce ignition hazards and wildfire fuels in extended surroundings.
Watch on YouTube — Power-Line Tree Clearing for Wildfire Prevention (opens in a new tab)
Materials & Assemblies
A torch is applied to mineral wool before its reverse side is checked, demonstrating the material’s response to direct flame and illustrating its role in fire-resilient assemblies.
Watch on YouTube — Mineral Wool Under Direct Flame: A Torch Demonstration (opens in a new tab)
Exterior Walls
A close look at a Vulcan Vent combining ember-resistant mesh and heat-activated intumescent material, with airflow and maintenance considerations for mechanical ventilation.
Watch on YouTube — Ember-Resistant Vulcan Vents with Intumescent Protection (opens in a new tab)
Defensible Space
An explanation of how vegetation beneath trees and steep slopes affect ladder-fuel risk, and why branch clearance should account for site conditions rather than a fixed six-foot rule.
Watch on YouTube — Ladder Fuels and Tree Clearance Beyond the Six-Foot Rule (opens in a new tab)
Exterior Walls
A field-built wall assembly combining two inches each of mineral wool and polyiso for wildfire resilience, thermal performance, wind resistance, and moisture control.
Watch on YouTube — Four-Inch Exterior Insulation for Wildfire-Resilient Walls (opens in a new tab)
Roofing
A field-installed fire-rated EPDM flat-roof assembly covering membrane bubbling and repairs, seam bonding, drip edges, and long-term waterproofing details.
Watch on YouTube — Fire-Rated EPDM Flat-Roof Assembly: Installation and Repairs (opens in a new tab)
Roofing
A field-built flat-roof assembly combining mineral wool and polyiso with layered waterproofing and intumescent protection for wildfire resilience and thermal performance.
Watch on YouTube — Flat-Roof Exterior Insulation and Waterproofing Assembly (opens in a new tab)
Roofing
A field-built roof assembly combining mineral wool and polyiso for wildfire resilience, thermal performance, waterproofing, and interior comfort.
Watch on YouTube — Exterior Roof Insulation for Wildfire-Resilient Homes (opens in a new tab)
Decks & Exterior Structures
A field-built balcony assembly protecting vulnerable wood joists with fire-resistant sheathing, metal flashing, and durable FiberGrate decking for wildfire resilience.
Watch on YouTube — Fire-Resilient Balcony Assembly and Joist Protection (opens in a new tab)
Exterior Walls
A field-installed wall system combining mineral wool, polyiso, and commercial Z-girts for wildfire resilience, condensation control, drainage, and thermal performance.
Watch on YouTube — Z-Girt Exterior Insulation for Wildfire-Resilient Walls (opens in a new tab)
Windows & Doors
A start-to-finish installation of tempered aluminum windows with intumescent protection, sill flashing, air sealing, through-jamb fastening, and exterior-insulation extensions.
Roofing
A field-built roof assembly combining fire-resistant mineral wool with thermally broken fiberglass Z-girts for wildfire resilience, reduced heat loss, and second-deck support.
Watch on YouTube — Fire-Resilient Roof Insulation with Thermally Broken Z-Girts (opens in a new tab)