As homeowners prepare to trim grass, weeds and trees for the annual brush clearance inspections in May and June, the L.A. County Fire Department’s Forestry Division advises moving beyond standard procedures when it comes to reducing wildfire risk.
The good news: With smart
, homeowners can create plenty of “defensible space” around their homes. Here, Lopez offers tips for doing just that, mixing proven results with common-sense basics. “The No. 1 thing anyone can do to protect their home is simple: Maintenance.”Single-pane windows, skylights and large windows can break in fires, allowing embers into the house. To prevent breakage, install dual-pane windows with tempered glass on the outside.
A home burns in Anaheim Hills in 2017 after embers from the Canyon 2 fire caused the roof to catch on fire. Replace wood shake and shingle roofs with coverings that are Class A fire-rated, such as asphalt composition shingles, tile or steel. If you have a Spanish tile roof, seal any dry crevices and remove any birds’ nests you may have acquired near the edges. “People have to be vigilant about sealing gaps that exist at the end of their roofs,” Lopez says. “That is where embers can enter.
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