Wildfires are an increasing and frightening threat, especially in regions prone to dry, windy conditions like San Diego County. For homeowners in this beautiful but fire-vulnerable area, a proactive defense is non-negotiable.
At Dana Logsdon Roofing and Solar, we specialize in home hardening: a strategic process designed to significantly protect your property from flying embers, radiant heat, and fire spread. By replacing or retrofitting key components, we enhance your home’s resilience and provide you with essential peace of mind.
Here is your comprehensive guide to creating an ember-resistant home in San Diego with our expert services.
Essential Home Hardening Services We Offer
The majority of homes ignite during a wildfire not from the main flame front, but from flying embers that can travel up to 7 miles. Our services focus on eliminating the weak points where these embers can enter and ignite your structure.
1. Ember-Resistant Vents: Blocking the Main Entry Point
Vents are a common entry point for embers, igniting attic spaces and spreading fire quickly. We offer professional vent replacement and retrofitting services using the industry’s best fire-resistant products:
- O’Hagin Fire and Ice Vents: Used for all roof vents, these innovative products are designed to effectively block embers while maintaining crucial attic ventilation.
- Brandguard Fire Protect Vents: We use these on gable end and eave vents. Engineered to prevent embers and radiant heat from entering, they meet the highest fire safety standards.
Our team ensures all your vents comply with Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards, providing maximum protection against wildfire threats.
2. Skylight Replacement: Glass is the Safer Choice
Acrylic skylights are flammable and can melt under extreme heat, becoming a major vulnerability. We replace them with flat glass skylights that are:
- Non-Combustible: Glass will not catch fire, even when exposed to embers.
- Durable: Designed to withstand the high temperatures of a nearby wildfire.
3. Gutter Guard Installation
As mandated by Assembly Bill 38 and recommended by CAL Fire, your gutters need protection. Dry leaves, pine needles, and debris accumulated in open gutters are a prime source of fire ignition during an ember shower.
We install premium BrandGuard micro-mesh gutter guards made with durable stainless steel, ensuring your gutters remain free of flammable debris.
4. Ember-Resistant Roofing and Siding
Your roof and siding are your home’s largest surface areas—your first line of defense. We offer a range of robust, fire-safe options:
- Class A Fire-Rated Roofing: We install materials like metal, clay tiles, and asphalt shingles, which offer the highest level of fire resistance.
- Non-Combustible Siding: Protect your exterior walls with options such as fiber cement, stucco, and brick.
5. Creating and Maintaining Defensible Space
A defensible space creates a buffer between your home and the surrounding wilderness, drastically reducing the risk of wildfire spread. While brush clearing is a homeowner responsibility, we offer guidance and integrate structural hardening with essential landscape measures:
- Removing flammable vegetation and debris within 30 feet of your home. (For specialized brush clearing, we recommend our partner CM Precision Tree.)
- Spacing trees and shrubs to minimize fire spread.
- Incorporating fire-resistant landscaping materials like gravel and rock.
6. Window and Door Upgrades
Windows and doors are critical points of entry for embers and heat. We focus on:
- Installing dual-pane, tempered glass windows for enhanced resistance to heat and impact. (For specialized fire-resistant windows, check out our partner Window World.)
- Upgrading to fire-rated doors and sealing all gaps to prevent ember intrusion.
Why Trust Dana Logsdon Roofing and Solar?
For over 30 years, we’ve been serving San Diego County with reliable roofing, solar, and home improvement solutions. Our commitment to fire safety is backed by:
- Expertise You Can Trust: Our team is highly trained in all fire-resistant building materials and home hardening techniques specific to the unique San Diego environment.
- Customized Solutions: We provide a thorough, whole-home evaluation to create a tailored plan that addresses your home’s unique fire risk factors.
- Peace of Mind: We help you protect your family, your belongings, and your community with a professionally fire-hardened home.
Schedule Your FREE Home Hardening Consultation Today!
Don’t wait for the next fire season. Take the first step toward a safer, more resilient home. Our experts will assess your property and provide a detailed, customized plan to enhance its fire resistance.
Contact Dana Logsdon Roofing and Solar today to book your FREE HOME HARDENING CONSULTATION!
- Phone (Main Office): (619) 390-8177
- Email: [email protected]
Together, we’ll help you protect what matters most.
