Stucco, a cement material, is a common exterior for Southern California houses and it’s fire-resistant. Emails and videos of ...

The walls of the house have a one-hour fire rating. The deck is Class A wood, as resistant to ignition as concrete or steel.

Wildfire-resistant homes in Los Angeles survived devastation due to fire-resistant materials, design innovations, and safety ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a long way to preventing catastrophe.

Box vents are usually squarish devices placed ... and can also draw in moist air — a major concern if you have or are considering a metal roof as it contributes to high humidity, condensation ...

Another design consideration it’s worth pointing out is Asgard’s ventilation system. One big problem for metal sheds is condensation ... Discreet holes in the roof help air flow freely ...