Fire Resistant House Plans:

Building a house plan that is fire resistant requires exterior materials that are fire proof or have high fire ratings. These house plan materials include concrete or tile roofing; brick, stone, concrete, or stucco exterior walls. Using these materials will also decrease the amount of home owner’s insurance you pay. There are several home building systems available that will reduce the risk of interior fires as well, although priced higher than standard building systems. Using products that have high fire ratings can decrease the amount of damage caused by fire, along with the use of smoke and heat detectors

Landscaping plays a very important role in fire resistant house plans. By planting certain types of fire resistant vegetation that remain green during the four seasons and spacing them apart from each other and a safe distance from the house itself, the risk of fire from an outside source is greatly reduced. Home building patios and concrete firewalls around the structure provide a distinct advantage also.

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