Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It's not entirely luck
Emails and videos of burned buildings in Los Angeles versus those still standing have been flying back and forth among architects, builders and fire safety specialists around the world.
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Fire-Proofing Homes: Techniques and Materials That Make a Difference
Experts discuss ways to safeguard homes against wildfires, such as fire-resistant materials for roofs and walls, double-pane windows, and advanced roofing designs. The report emphasizes the role of ...
Pacific Palisades couple's home with fire resilient features survives wildfire
This couple built specific fire resilient features into their home years ago. Their house survived the deadly Palisades Fire, ...
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16 Drywall Alternatives That Will Look Just As Good In Your Home
Drywall may be the go-to finishing material for interior walls, but it's far from being the only choice. Have a look at these exciting drywall alternatives.
Why these houses survived the L.A. fires
More than 10,000 houses burned in Los Angeles. But fire-resistant design helped keep some standing even on blocks where the ...
California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
Some experts say having the requirement in place could have made a difference for some in the Los Angeles fires that have ...