Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a ...

A third of American homes, or about 48 million properties, are at risk of wildfires. Here's how to protect yours.

built with fire-resistant magnesium oxide board (MgO) and foam-core insulation. The home has been sealed to preserve fresh air and minimize dust, and water from the showers and laundry gets ...

“The insulation ... wool or wood fiber board manufactured with borates, which are less flammable, said Eliason. “That basically wraps your house in a fire resistant blanket, or puffy ...

Rockwool insulation (made from mineral wool), and rigid foam board insulation. Mineral wool and rolled fiberglass fit snugly between studs, while foam board insulation can be cut to any size (and ...

Stick-built has poor thermal mass but good insulation ... or spray foam) are used. Steel-frame has high thermal conductivity, leading to thermal bridging unless mitigated with advanced insulation ...

Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring fireproof mineral that may be found in building ... such as coatings, sealants, foam insulation, packaging wraps, particle board, and foam slabs. MDI ...