Building with Wildfire Resilience
Remington Rebuilds homes are designed to meet California Chapter 7A requirements while incorporating many principles of the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home™ program — with thoughtful material choices, construction details, and site planning that help reduce common wildfire vulnerabilities.
Smart Details. Stronger Homes.
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Class A
Roofing
Fire-rated roofing
systems​
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Noncombustible
Exteriors
Fiber cement siding & stucco systems
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Ember-Resistant
Vents
Attic, eave & crawlspace vents
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Ignition-Resistant
Outdoor Living
Decks, patios & porches planned with care
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Protected Eaves
& Gutters
Enclosed and protected assemblies
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Tempered
Windows
Dual-pane
tempered glass
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Fire-Resistant
Doors
Fire-rated exterior doors where applicable
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Defensible
Space
Zone 0 guidance & clearance
Designed around common wildfire vulnerabilities
Embers entering vents or gaps
Debris collecting in gutters or roof valleys
Combustible materials too close to the home
Vulnerable windows or exterior doors
Attached decks, fences, or projections
Open eaves and exposed underside areas
Landscaping and mulch near exterior walls
Our Approach to Wildfire-Resilient Construction
Built into our homes
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Class A fire-rated roofing systems
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Ember-resistant ventilation systems
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Enclosed and protected eaves​
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Fiber cement siding and/or stucco exterior systems
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Tempered dual-pane windows
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Fire-resistant exterior doors
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Gutter protection systems
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Noncombustible clearance at exterior walls
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Residential fire sprinkler systems​​
Discussed during planning
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Lot conditions and slope
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Driveway and access considerations
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ADU or detached garage placement
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Outdoor living materials
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Fencing connections near the structure
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Landscape and Zone 0 considerations
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Insurance/lender documentation needs
Standards and Guidance We Follow
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California Chapter 7A
Establishes wildfire construction requirements for homes in designated wildfire exposure areas.
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IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home™
Provides additional best-practice guidance focused on reducing ember and ignition vulnerabilities.
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Remington Rebuilds Approach
We meet required standards and incorporate many resilience-minded details in materials, assemblies and site planning.
Our goal is to help you rebuild with thoughtful choices that strengthen your home where it matters most.
No home can be considered fireproof. Wildfire resilience depends on many factors, including construction materials, maintenance, defensible space, neighboring properties, weather, wind, and fire conditions. Our goal is to help you rebuild with thoughtful choices that strengthen your home where it matters most.