What is Home Hardening for Wildfire Protection, and Why Does Aluminum Fencing Matter?

The term “home hardening” for wildfire protection refers to intentional efforts that increase a home and property’s resistance to damage and destruction from wildfires. Aluminum is a fencing choice that contributes to the process of home hardening for wildfire protection.

The first step in home hardening is to think about your property as a defensible space. Within that space, one of the most critical areas is called “zone zero.”

Zone zero refers to the home structure(s) and everything within the surrounding five feet from your home. Using non-combustible aluminum fencing and other materials that meet current fire safety standards is critical to a home’s zone zero protection plan.

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