Experts discuss ways to safeguard homes against wildfires, such as fire-resistant materials for roofs and walls, double-pane windows, and advanced roofing designs. The report emphasizes the role of ...
a highly fire- and heat-resistant material most commonly used on the exterior of the home. Made from a blend of clay, sand, and soil, rammed earth is another heat-resilient material that keeps in ...
and footwear resistant to puncture, flame, heat, abrasion, and electrical current. In the 1980s, fire fighters began wearing turnouts made of three advanced materials: an outer shell material that ...