🔥 How Homes Can Burn from the Inside Out — and How to Stop It
In a wind-driven wildfire, it's often not the flames but the airborne embers that destroy homes. These burning fragments can be carried miles ahead of the fire front, slipping through vents, cracks, and gaps to ignite fires from the inside out.
While firefighters do everything they can to protect communities, defending your home starts long before the first spark. That’s where your preparation — and our 3-part ember defense system — comes in.
🛑 STEP ZERO: Follow Local Fire Official Guidelines First
Before installing any ember defense products, it's critical to follow the wildfire safety basics recommended by local fire authorities and wildfire agencies. These steps create the foundation for effective structure defense:
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Brush clearance: Remove dry vegetation, dead leaves, and ladder fuels at least 30–100 feet from your home.
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Defensible space: Create and maintain space around your home where fire cannot easily spread.
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Roof, gutter, and deck cleaning: Clear pine needles, leaves, and debris that embers can ignite.
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Evacuation planning: Prepare, practice, and clearly document family evacuation routes and communication plans.
These are not optional. They are your first, most critical line of defense.
Once Step Zero is complete, you can add advanced layers of ember protection — and that’s where our system comes in.
🛡️ 3-Part Ember Defense System for DIY Wildfire Structure Triage
✅ PRODUCT 1: Ember Guard Vent Insert with Activated Carbon Layer
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Fire-retardant sponge-type polymer, resistant from the inside out
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Activated carbon coating helps neutralize embers and filters smoke, VOCs, and spores
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Year-round use improves air quality and protects your vents 24/7
✅ PRODUCT 2: TWICE OVER FIRE PREVENTION SPRAY by safe soss®
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Applied to vent guards and other surfaces before high-wind events
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Non-toxic, biodegradable, and enhances flame resistance
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Peace of mind when evacuation becomes necessary
✅ PRODUCT 3: safe soss® EMBER Heat-Resistant Tape
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High-temp Teflon tape with a temporary, clean-peel adhesive
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Seals ember entry points around:
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Vents too small for guards
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Gaps under eaves
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Garage and exterior doors
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Applied last, before evacuation, when fire threat is imminent
🧯 Affordable, Actionable, DIY Protection
| Step | Action | Purpose |
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| Step 0 | Follow local fire authority guidelines | Create baseline safety and defensible space |
| Step 1 | Install ember guard vent inserts | Block embers and filter air year-round |
| Step 2 | Spray with TWICE OVER SPRAY | Boost fire resistance before a wildfire event |
| Step 3 | Seal critical gaps with tape | Prevent ember intrusion during evacuation |
✊ Empowering Homeowners to Defend What Matters
This 3-product system is designed for real-world use by real people — not just contractors or specialists. When wildfire season comes, you’ll be ready with:
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A stronger home defense
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A clear evacuation plan
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The tools to take meaningful action — even in high-risk zones