In the wake of the disastrous Southern California wildfires, many people in our western states wonder what they can do to protect their own homes. It's no secret that a metal roof is far more fire-resistant than concrete or wood kindling, excuse me, shakes.
This is a great article that discusses how new codes could result in more metal roofing in certain areas of our country. Here's an excerpt:
"Meanwhile, just as the Southeastern states and insurance companies have been setting more stringent standards for wind uplift requirements for roofing in hurricane environments, states and insurance companies are doing the same in areas prone to wildfires where people continue to build homes."
Read on for the full article.
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