Wildfire Fence Hardening & Noncombustible Fencing
A wood fence attached to a house is a fuel path running directly into the siding. Fence hardening usually focuses on the last several feet before the structure rather than replacing every fence on the property.
Practical approaches
- Replacing the final section of wood fence with a noncombustible section or metal gate
- Noncombustible fencing near the structure and along shared slopes
- Removing vegetation and debris along fence lines
- Addressing gates, arbors and trellises that touch the building
- Checking fence-to-wall connections and clearances
Coordinating with neighbors and HOAs
Fences are often shared. Some communities have HOA design standards that affect materials and appearance, so professionals typically confirm requirements before specifying a replacement.
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