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nichiha.com/blog/top-5-states-for-wildfires-and-how-to-be-preparedThe Redwood Valley Mendocino Lake Complex Fire burned over 36,000 acres and destroyed 546 buildings, but one structure armored with Nichiha fiber cement was left standing.
nichiha.com/blog/the-last-house-standing-in-a-california-wildfire-was-armored-with-fiber-cementHomeowners everywhere need exterior designs that enhance their lives and protect their investment from the elements, especially from more severe events like wildfires.
nichiha.com/firewiseRead how a Nichiha-clad structure survived the 2017 Northern California Firestorm while a nearby wood-sided home was destroyed by wildfire.
nichiha.com/the-house-that-caught-fire-case-studyBob Gates and his wife long knew that wildfires were a formidable threat to the area, particularly in such dry conditions. After all, Gates was a local volunteer firefighter. The Gates’ property was in a risky area, being surrounded by vineyards to the west and north.
nichiha.com/blog/fiber-cement-cladding-a-firewall-of-a-different-kindHomeowner Bob Gates' Nichiha-clad studio was one of the only buildings left standing after a 2017 wildfire, prompting him to use VintageWood panels exclusively when he rebuilt his home.
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Because of the way our products are manufactured and due to the raw materials used, all Nichiha products are fire-resistant and ignition-resistant. The 5/16” Nichi Product lap, panel and shingle are all rated non-combustible. And everything we make can be used in conjunction with gypsum sheathing to achieve wall assemblies of varying fire ratings (see NFPA-285 testing documents).
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