Building Components
Fire-Resistant Roofing Options Compared: Metal, Tile, Asphalt, Composite
A plain-language comparison of Class A roofing options for wildfire zones, covering asphalt composite, standing-seam metal, concrete and clay tile, and synthetic composite shingles, with realistic cost ranges and tradeoffs.
Building Components
Ember-Resistant Vents and Why They Matter
Attic and crawlspace vents are the most common ember entry point into a house. This guide explains 1/8-inch mesh minimums, ASTM E2886 ember-resistant vents, and how to retrofit for a few hundred dollars.