This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Some Palisades fire survivors in Sunset Mesa are rebuilding with fireproof materials, applying a “herd immunity” ...

After one of California’s most destructive wildfires destroyed their newly purchased home, a Minnesota couple utilized structural concrete insulating panels to reinforce their rebuild ...

Feb. 21 (UPI) --Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a technique for extracting fibers from old tires and adding them to concrete mix, improving the concrete's resistance to fire.

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In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

Fireproofing a home was uncommon in the early 1900s but a Rochester contractor made it happen. An English Tudor style home in Rochester was built to last and poured with concrete flooring to ensure ...

In November 2018, California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire destroyed nearly 20,000 buildings and homes. One home that survived Camp Fire, however, offers valuable lessons on how to build ...

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