FireSmart Home Tip: Assess Your Roof

The roof is the most vulnerable component of your home. Sparks and embers can travel up to 2 km ahead of a wildfire and ignite combustible materials on or near your home. Keep up with roof maintenance, clean often and keep free of leaves and woody debris.

The most fire-resistant roofing materials are metal, asphalt shingles, concrete, and clay roof tiles. Up to 90% of homes with non-combustible roofs and 10 metres of clearance will survive a major wildfire.