eaves

There are no eaves or roof vents that could otherwise trap heat or allow embers to inside.

Eight people on the Willow Green estate shared their concerns about stained walls, mould, or crumbling mortar in the eaves.

Rather than catching fire from direct contact with flames, many homes begin to burn due to embers that can fly miles, entering through eaves or gable vents.

When setting individual home premiums, California is requiring insurers to consider a building owner’s fire mitigation efforts, such as installing a Class A fire-rated roof, closing eaves or doing brush removal.

We met on the tree-lined terrace of a West Hollywood hotel, and as we spoke, a curious squirrel crawled closer on the eaves just a few feet away, determined to crash the interview.