fire safe structure hardening

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 Structure hardening refers to the use of building materials and design to increase a building's wildfire resistance. During wildfire events, structures are most often ignited by direct exposure to flames, radiant heat, and flying embers.

Fire hardened means your home is prepared for wildfire and an ember  storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home hardening addresses the most  vulnerable components of your house with building materials and  installation techniques that increase resistance to heat, flames, and  embers that accompany most wildfires.

Learning to live with wildfire includes taking steps to reduce the  risk to homes. Homes built to modern (2008 or later) building codes,  with an adjacent and well-maintained defensible space, have a much  better chance of surviving wildfire. Maintenance and upgrades to older  homes can significantly improve the chance of your home surviving a  fire.