How a Nichiha Custom Home Survived a Wildfire

In October 2017, a catastrophic wildfire raged through the Redwood Valley Mendocino Lake Complex in California where it burned over 36,000 acres and destroyed 546 structures in just two hours. Homeowner, Bob Gates, details why his studio was the only structure still standing after the fire.
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Nichiha’s panels have passed the most stringent fire code tests in the country. They meet NFPA 268 and ULC S134, two tests that evaluate ignition resistance qualities, classifying Nichiha as a Class A building material with a flame spread index of zero.
It even meets California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) CA SFM 12.7A-1, a test that determines the performance of walls when they are exposed to direct flames.
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[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

That home looks amazing!

[@BruceBerry-g4b]

Fire 2017, video was posted 2023. Trees in around the house are at least 25 to 40 years old. Sorry I have to call BS on this
guy. If the fire didnt burn the trees the fire didn't come close enough to burn any house.

[@babacarsd]

What is the color of the exterior walls? I assume the cedar is at the roof. Thank you,

[@NichihaUSA]

The exterior siding is our VintageWood product in the Cedar color. Here is a link to the product page for more information: www.nichiha.com/product/vintagewood

[@ronwilliams4652]

As an installer this
Makes me care about the product quality and engineering even more