The average passerby likely doesn’t size up a building for its durability. Instead, they look at a structure’s height, function, design and beauty. But in many places, such as southern California, a building’s durability is very often top of mind, particularly in relation to fire.
Wildfires are a realistic threat to construction in many parts of the country, some much more than others. There is an absolute need to prepare for fires with safe, resilient construction.