California home prepared for wildfire mitigation

California wildfire mitigation

Home hardening is a sequence, not a single product

RF1 helps California homeowners start with the highest-impact structure and perimeter work, then document it clearly.

The sequence

Start where embers and fuel meet the house

Home hardening works best when each project supports the next: close ember entry points, clean the first 5 feet, manage accumulation areas, and keep proof of completed work.

01Block ember entryReview vents, gaps, eaves, garage doors, and utility penetrations.02Clean the first 5 feetReduce the fuels and debris that sit closest to walls, decks, windows, and vents.03Manage accumulation pointsKeep roofs, gutters, corners, fences, and side yards easier to maintain.04Document the workPackage photos, scopes, and material details for agent conversations.

Before and after ember-resistant vent upgrade

The first projects should be visible and documentable

RF1 prioritizes work that can be clearly inspected and photographed, including ember-resistant vents, Zone 0 cleanup, and near-home debris reduction.

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Home hardening across the LA foothills

RF1 coordinates wildfire hardening for homes from Pasadena and Altadena through the foothills, canyons, and coast to Santa Barbara. See how we work in your area:

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