Roofing Washington, One Home at a Time
Wildfire-resistant roofing pairs Class A materials with ember-blocking details at eaves, vents, and valleys to defend against wind-blown firebrands.
In wildfire terms the roof is the most vulnerable part of a home because settling embers find every gap. Beyond a Class A covering, we seal the assembly against ember intrusion with ember-resistant vents, metal drip edges, and non-combustible eave and valley details. This whole-roof hardening matters for properties in the wildland-urban interface east of the Cascades and across the drier Northwest foothills. The approach follows recognized ignition-resistant construction guidelines.
Ember-blocking details beyond just a Class A surface; Ember-resistant vents that stop firebrand entry; Non-combustible eave, valley, and edge detailing; Targeted hardening for wildland-urban interface homes; Alignment with ignition-resistant construction standards
1) Inspect the roof and its vulnerable eave, vent, and valley zones; 2) Install a Class A covering with ember-resistant detailing; 3) Retrofit ember-resistant vents and non-combustible edges; 4) Seal all gaps where firebrands could lodge or enter
Extent of ember-resistant detailing and vent retrofits; Class A material selected; Roof and eave complexity; Existing vent and edge conditions; Local wildland-urban interface code requirements
Complete wildfire hardening in spring so the home is protected before peak fire season arrives.