As wildfires become more frequent, demand for fire-resistant materials is growing across the housing industry. From ember-resistant vents to ignition-resistant decking, these seven products are designed to help builders create more resilient homes without compromising performance or curb appeal.
Arclin
arclin.com
Firepoint 10-foot OSB is a proprietary sheathing that provides up to 90 minutes of fire resistance when used in wall assemblies to slow fire spread and give people critical time to protect lives and property. New in 2026, Firepoint now supports a larger 4-by-10-foot panel size.
Trex
Trex
trex.com
Trex Refuge is an ignition-resistant PVC decking line for fire-prone regions. Tested to rigorous standards, it resists ignition and slows flame spread, complying with ASTM E84 Class A flame spread. Available in two nature-inspired hues, Refuge boards resist fading, staining, scratching, and warping, too.
BrandGuard Vents
BrandGuard Vents
brandguardvents.com
Gable End Vents protect one of a home’s most vulnerable wildfire entry points while maintaining attic ventilation. Available in round, triangle, and custom shapes and sizes, the vent’s overlapping baffles resist clogs and block embers, flames, wind-driven rain, and snow.
Deckorators
Deckorators
deckorators.com
Altitude FR Decking from Deckorators is a Wildland Urban Interface-approved decking line with a fire-resistant core and Class B flame spread rating. The boards are capped on three sides, including through the groove, for enhanced moisture protection.
CUTEK Wood Solutions
CUTEK Wood Solutions
cutekwoodsolutions.com
CUTEK Extreme has been approved for use with SaferWood ignition-resistant wood. SaferWood’s Thermex-FR technology provides permanent fire-retardant protection and ignition resistance, while CUTEK Extreme’s penetrating oil technology helps control moisture from within the wood, reducing cupping, warping, and splitting.
LP Building Solutions
LP Building Solutions
lpcorp.com
LP BurnGuard fire-retardant-treated OSB is engineered with fire-retardant material blended directly into the wood strands, providing protection throughout the entire panel. It is manufactured in a one-step, code-compliant process and delivers through-panel, fire-retardant protection and meets extended 30-minute ASTM E84 requirements.
Westlake Royal Building Products
Westlake Royal Building Products
westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com
A fire- and ember-resistant roof underlayment, FYRATEK is designed for use with concrete and clay tile roofing systems in high wildfire-designated regions. It features a non-combustible aluminum surface engineered to reflect heat and help prevent burning embers from igniting the wood roof deck and building structure.
