What does is mean to be fire hardened

The CCLTRG is also working at the state level to ensure fire hardened homes become the new standard in homes built in and around forested areas in Oregon. 

A fire hardened home includes building materials that allow it to be resilient for 30 minutes of a wildfire burn. Some example elements are:

- hardy plank siding

- additional vents with specific coverings in the foundation and eaves

- 30 feet of defensible space 

- metal roofing