Fire Resistant Building Materials

Rear (South) side of house showing desert (non-combustible) landscape, and roll down metal shutters on all windows and glass doors

How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires? This Couple Tried It All

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Wildfires are an increasing threat in regions prone to dry conditions and extreme heat. In areas like California, where wildfires are a significant risk, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect homes and loved ones from these devastating disasters. For one homeowner, the experience of losing a dream home to a wildfire underscored just […]

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Fire-Resistant Building Materials List For You & Your Home

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The growing threat of wildfires makes it more important than ever to build homes that can withstand heat and flames. Whether constructing a new home from scratch or upgrading an existing structure, understanding which materials offer protection against fire is key to safeguarding your investment and your safety. This guide explains the differences between fire-resistant, […]

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Passive Solar Home built with Faswall

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Betsy Hunter, Yakima, Washington Read their blog detailing their building experience. “Our new passive solar home will be built with Faswall block. The Faswall material is ideal for this environment and will help keep us cool in the summertime and warm in the winter. It will give us strong, fire-proof walls and a quiet interior… […]

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Faswall is a fire resistant building material for walls

How Faswall Resists Fire and Wet Conditions

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A Professional Contractor Shares Four Tips for Using Faswall Blocks

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