Building homes and commercial structures for an era of deadlier storms requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of new and more fortified building materials.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As wildfires continue to ravage California, it is a stark reminder of just how vulnerable our homes and communities are. In our area, the New Jersey Pinelands and Poconos are ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that swept through parts of Southern California a year ago, J.N. Davis Roofing -- one of the region's oldest and most trusted roofing and ...

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