After working through the Firesmart zones around the house, my attention turns to the house itself.

Most houses are not constructed with the risk of wildfire in mind. But this is coming into view in some jurisdictions. There is increasing interest and guidance in renovating and planning new builds with a wildfire consciousness. For instance, at firesmartbc.ca, look at the Firesmart Canada Home Development Guide and the Wildfire-Resilience Best-Practice Checklist for Home Construction, Renovation and Landscaping.

After the 2021 Lytton, British Columbia, wildfire, a targeted Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) rebuild program promoted wildfire-resilient materials and practices. Further, a research project is underway with NRCAN and RDH Building Science looking at construction details of the w

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