Planning
Fire, underlayment, and ventilation
A pretty tile cap does not stop an ember in a gap.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
Confirm the map, then the assembly
County wildland interface guidance says that where ignition resistant construction applies, roofs use a Class A covering, and gaps between the covering and the sheathing are fire stopped.
Attic ventilation still has to work. Ask how intake and exhaust are detailed so they are not wide open ember paths.
Keep reading
Full roof replacementTear off and a new roof system, including flashing, not a seasonal patch.Tile, composition, and metalThe visible material is a choice. Weight, fire listing, and cool roof values are the fine print.Ramona communitiesNeighborhood notes and city or county edges.Local guidePermits and local planning.
Questions on this service
Can this page tell me my fire zone?
No. Check the address with the county and the fire authority.
Describe the roof
Say the material you have now and whether the house is in Country Estates or town.