Reminds me about the only house to not burn during the October 1993 Laguna Beach firestorm that destroyed 362 homes, in similar canyon terrain. That homeowner had earlier upgraded his similar home also.
Why aren't these fire resistant upgrades mandatory in the state building code - especially in fire prone areas? All new development should require them.
Always be the prepared. Fire resistant, not fire proof. But sometimes the simplest things make a difference. There was a guy in napa that rebuilt his home out of concrete since lumber prices are out of control. A Much more fire proof design.
if the state gave incentives to homeowners to have this done then maybe we can save millions if not billions from fighting wildfires $4000 is a small price to pay for a home that costs over a million
They would be neighbor less in the near future. Make this as a standard feature. Don’t overpriced these fireproof materials. It’s for the safety of everyone.
A cistern to capture rain, that feeds a sprinkler system to soak the house from the roof down and at all the screened vents would eliminate any possibility of a fire started by embers,
The problem is, if his neighbors don’t do the same thing, very little will save his house if the two on either side catch fire. Still, kudos for doing what you can!
There's cabins up in hills here locally that have full halon systems installed..been decades old...and pr oper clearance is more than what he thinks and has I
Did the same thing... he needs to wrap his eves with stucco and place outdoor sprinklers under the eves of his structures. Also clear atheist 100 ft of brush all around their area. Riverside county does this. If we don't do it, they send someone out and THEN send you the Bill...
So for me, I think of your neighbors homes on fire and just heating your home. There is a water nozzle in Australia fire engines that puts out fires better than American nozzles because of fighting Eucalyptus tree fires. Maybe a Cistern to hold water for fire fighters or yourself. Smart house directional sprinklers have not been invented yet so maybe figure this out too. Good Luck.
Maybe they will tear down his house because the government don’t like it or maybe the government will change his mind and maybe when you buy line you can build your house however you want. The only way you’re going to have a gray house is Hass to be cement and brakes just like Mexico or other countries. These houses in the United States are ridiculous pain 30 years for a house that’s just a paper plate.
Have u ever had your house burn down? It is no fun losing everything.Somethings can't be replaced. Insurance is more of a hassle waiting and rebuilding .. Yes you will get a new house but you won't get everything back .. U will never understand how much the little things matter until u lose it all
Good god...he just did everything recommended to homeowners for normal maintenance and called it "fire-resistant"? We're getting really dumb as a species. The real irony is that he's probably affected the airflow out of the house with all that mesh, more heat conducting metal, so when the heat comes, the windows will blow out and make bigger holes for embers. Is he selling consultations for this now? If people are willing to buy this, who am I to say it's wrong. I hope it doesn't get tested.
Reminds me about the only house to not burn during the October 1993 Laguna Beach firestorm that destroyed 362 homes, in similar canyon terrain. That homeowner had earlier upgraded his similar home also.
wise man = it would be cool to have the neighbors talked into it also.
He is the CEO of a fire/water restoration company, which is probably how he knows the details
He didn't add sprinklers to the top of his home though, I've seen that near the homes around the Sepulveda pass.
Why aren't these fire resistant upgrades mandatory in the state building code - especially in fire prone areas? All new development should require them.
Exactly. Same questions I was asking myself.
homebuilder lobby
He also owns one of the largest restoration companies in LA. OP is the real deal!
Just curious what type of restoration
Always be the prepared. Fire resistant, not fire proof. But sometimes the simplest things make a difference. There was a guy in napa that rebuilt his home out of concrete since lumber prices are out of control. A Much more fire proof design.
if the state gave incentives to homeowners to have this done then maybe we can save millions if not billions from fighting wildfires $4000 is a small price to pay for a home that costs over a million
I imagine the mesh also keeps various insects out of the attic.
Bats too.
@@jerradwilson yeah they get through some tight spaces
as an architect you can only do so much, im surprised he did not put sprinklers on the roof that turn on. The sprinklers are now standard in malibu
They would be neighbor less in the near future.
Make this as a standard feature. Don’t overpriced these fireproof materials. It’s for the safety of everyone.
Home insurance should pay them for doing that.
Smart man
Not really. He will have cancer very soon.
Nothing can protect him from the wrath of the most high you can run but it’s nowhere to hide Isaiah 14:21
If Mother Nature wants his home turned to ashes if Most definitely will.
A cistern to capture rain, that feeds a sprinkler system to soak the house from the roof down and at all the screened vents would eliminate any possibility of a fire started by embers,
Almost doesn't matter if all the house's around you don't do the same upgrades.
Yup. Wasn't gonna say it but you did.
Yep, sad but true.
Great work man! Love this! ❤️
"The goal is, when the fire does hit, is my house still going to be there." Good. good, well put. I love local news.
Smart man. If you have the resources I’d suggest this for all so cal foothills
Everybody gangsta until nature say hi
That’s pretty cool
Titanic of homes
The problem is, if his neighbors don’t do the same thing, very little will save his house if the two on either side catch fire. Still, kudos for doing what you can!
Good tips!
Y’all hyped it more that it actually is! All cap 🧢
Job well done. Yes, radiant heat from neighbors could be a problem.
Is it worth to live in such a fire prone area at all?
Was hoping he had a camera tracking firehouse guarding all sides of this house!
One smart man!
I bet the house will end up in a fire in the future.
0:54 It looks like the eaves are unsealed? That’s a place embers go!
Don’t you need that for the heat in the attic to vent
Everybody gangsta until uranium say hi
it's not a story unless HOA says nope, nope tear the house down
There's cabins up in hills here locally that have full halon systems installed..been decades old...and pr oper clearance is more than what he thinks and has I
Sorry buddy. Fire don’t discriminate 😂
As close as you are to your neighbors whatever you doing Isn’t. Going. make a difference my friend
Those who live in glass houses shouldnt throw hard things. Those who live in a wild fire zone shouldn't do things that create heat
Did the same thing... he needs to wrap his eves with stucco and place outdoor sprinklers under the eves of his structures. Also clear atheist 100 ft of brush all around their area. Riverside county does this. If we don't do it, they send someone out and THEN send you the Bill...
Ummm, he might want to have at least 200' of vegetation clearance down his canyon... "Mr. Retired Fire Marshall" should have discussed THAT.
Ha! Just posted that as well, brilliant idea building on the very top of a heavily wooded hill 👌
Make sure you can leave your home and not get locked in it, a person died because he got cooked in his fire proof home and couldn't leave
Surprised he didn’t put a sprinkler system on the roof
.... One more thing he could have done to prevent his house from catching fire was not build on top of a hill 🤦
Man Vs Nature
After his home " fire proof " his next project should have all his cars bullet proof , you are still living in Los Angels .
Got news for these folks. You cannot make your house fireproof when you get "blow torch" like wind conditions. Everything is going to burn.
Wise man?
"Living in this area, eventually you'll have to evacuate"
Who buys that property?
Very smart!!!
why not just all the trees ?
I hope it works
Watch, it's going to be taken out by earthquake or flood.
Haters lmao
And that will prevent it from falling with an earthquake, instead you could of give that money to people/kids in need for food or shelter.
I would have thought at least a roof sprinkler
If this house burns down during the next time a fire storm happens i wont be surprised.
So for me, I think of your neighbors homes on fire and just heating your home. There is a water nozzle in Australia fire engines that puts out fires better than American nozzles because of fighting Eucalyptus tree fires. Maybe a Cistern to hold water for fire fighters or yourself. Smart house directional sprinklers have not been invented yet so maybe figure this out too. Good Luck.
Why fire proof when you can just move? Who wants to live in so cal anyways?
Waste of money when 20ft on each side your neighbors houses are not protected.
Smart fellah
TV too high
Your house is still gonna burn down, bro
I thought it was going to show a house that got covered up by fireproof blankets and what not.. lame.
He can protect her
I am meeting her at the house
Or the city could maintain the land by cutting dead grass wheats etc so there isnt no fire !!!!! Common sense
No he hasn't
Will it give u discount on insurance 🤔 nope
build a river around your home
Maybe they will tear down his house because the government don’t like it or maybe the government will change his mind and maybe when you buy line you can build your house however you want. The only way you’re going to have a gray house is Hass to be cement and brakes just like Mexico or other countries. These houses in the United States are ridiculous pain 30 years for a house that’s just a paper plate.
Thought this was nuke town
Smart.
Fire retardant succulents would help too 😀
Just move, bro
Has this guy never heard of insurance
Insurance doesn’t pay out at 100%
Have u ever had your house burn down? It is no fun losing everything.Somethings can't be replaced. Insurance is more of a hassle waiting and rebuilding .. Yes you will get a new house but you won't get everything back .. U will never understand how much the little things matter until u lose it all
@@biggerthanhiphop7641
Yep. It amazes me how many rely so heavily on insurance
Good god...he just did everything recommended to homeowners for normal maintenance and called it "fire-resistant"? We're getting really dumb as a species. The real irony is that he's probably affected the airflow out of the house with all that mesh, more heat conducting metal, so when the heat comes, the windows will blow out and make bigger holes for embers. Is he selling consultations for this now? If people are willing to buy this, who am I to say it's wrong. I hope it doesn't get tested.
😂🤡🌎
Who cares
If the twin towers burned to the ground. So will that house.
It's almost like God punishes that evil state much like Sodom and Gomorrah
in other news, I DONT CARE
what about flood and mudslide resistant
Plant trees/vegetation on those slopes. Santa Barbara landslides were more severe after wildfires burn through the hillsides.