Timber structures have gained significant prominence in contemporary construction due to their sustainability, aesthetic appeal and favourable carbon profile. Nevertheless, the inherent combustibility ...

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

The looming threat of wildfire is now a reality for many Americans. Despite homeowners’ best efforts to take precautions, it often feels as though everyone is at the mercy of Mother Nature. However, ...

There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying. Los Angeles-based KB Home unveiled its Dixon Trail development in Escondido this week that it calls ...

CHICAGO — The Azek Company Inc., a manufacturer of low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech Decking and Railing, Versatex Trim, and StruXure ...

Twenty-five years from today, Santa Ana winds will scream through Los Angeles on a dry autumn morning, turning a small hillside campfire into a deadly, fast-moving blaze. At that moment, the city will ...