For homes with existing wood elements, fire-retardant gels and coatings can add an extra layer of defense. These products create a protective barrier that slows down ignition and flame spread.

Transparent wood not only offers environmental benefits ... "Through this strategy, we can build a three-layered flame-retardant barrier comprising a top silane layer, an intermediate layer ...

These methods aim to lower fuel levels, reduce crown density, and protect fire-resistant trees ... burning), but the physical harvesting of dead wood without combustion is now being explored ...

The Getty Villa survived the worst fire in Los Angeles history because of key construction and landscaping choices.

Years before the L.A. fires, Orchard Hills faced a fire of its own — and came out mostly unscathed due to a long collaboration between the developer and fire department.

Long-term retardant called Liquid Concentrate 95-AMV helps to create a perimeter between fire and fuel, like wood or brush. A memo from an environmental consultant tells the board that the long ...

As wildfires grow more severe and widespread, homeowners and developers are seeking fire-resistant building materials for ...

Rain gutters: Fire-resistant gutters are made from metal or ... fiber cement and specially treated wood. Windows: Dual-pane windows with one pane using tempered glass that won’t shatter during ...

Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning ... and protect fire-resistant trees, fostering healthier, more resilient forests.