Hot topic: Is fire the fifth control layer?

Fire resilience requires a holistic approach to the building envelope design

The news of increasingly frequent and devastating wildfires from around North America—and the world—is hard to ignore. But the reality is that the risk of fire in a home is not climate dependent.

Will King, former fire fighter turned custom builder, joins our expert panel of builders and building science advocates for an engaging discussion about the importance of planning for fire safety when building or retrofitting homes. They will address where and how to incorporate fire protection strategies in the building envelope and the role of noncombustible materials as an essential component of any design.