Create a defensible space around your home and the major structures on your property by reducing the vegetation surrounding the structures. This does not mean that your landscape has to be barren. Defensible space is an area where the vegetation is modified to slow the rate of spread and intensity of an advancing wildfire. This space also provides room for the firefighters to work and protect the forest should a structure fire occur. Construction Roofing A structures number one danger in wildfires is a combustible roof.
Roofs usually have the largest surface areas that are exposed to airborne sparks.
Use class A or B roofing materials. Such as asphalt shingles, slate or clay tile, or metal. Use a minimum of a Class III flame spread siding material. Stone, brick and stucco are best. Shakes and shingles are required to be sawn and have a Class B fire rating when used as siding material .