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The Cost of Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance
The Cost of Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance

The Cost of Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance

Headwaters Economics examined the costs for improving the structure and design of existing homes to increase their wildfire resistance, in partnership with California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The results are detailed in this report: “Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance” and show that some of the most…
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Wildfire Prepared, A Homeowners Guide: IBHS
Wildfire Prepared, A Homeowners Guide: IBHS

Wildfire Prepared, A Homeowners Guide: IBHS

Overview Wildfire Prepared Home™ was developed to help you protect your home from wildfire. The requirements described here are based on years of scientific research by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Our science has demonstrated that, when applied together, these specific actions reduce the wildfire risk to your home and…
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Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide

Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide

This Guide includes specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire. Each section contains an explanation of how the component is vulnerable to wildfire and what can be done to improve that component. The illustrations throughout the Guide are intended to show best practices…
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IBHS California Home Retrofit Guide
IBHS California Home Retrofit Guide

IBHS California Home Retrofit Guide

Research and post-fire assessments have shown that property owners can protect their homes and businesses against wildfire by addressing three clear sources of vulnerability: materials and design features used in building the home or business, the landscaping vegetation located immediately adjacent to the home or business, and the general vegetation…
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