Enclosed Eave Wildfire Retrofit Systems

Open eaves with exposed rafters are one of the most vulnerable areas on a home or commercial building during a wildfire. Wind-driven embers (firebrands) can enter through unsealed eaves and ignite insulation, attics, or rafter beams. Our enclosed eave retrofits seal this critical gap by boxing in open overhangs with fire-resistant materials, significantly reducing ignition risk.

Research by Mockrin et al (2023) found that structures with enclosed eaves in the Woolsey Fire zone had up to 75% greater survival rates than those without. Aidan Jones (2024) post-burn analysis of the Woolsey fire concluded that defensible space alone was not enough to protect homes during wind driven fires—structural retrofits like eave enclosures are essential in reducing los off life & property. Enclosing eaves also improves the thermal envelope of a building minimizing airflow gaps, and saving SoCal households on energy costs (Ponechal et al 2024).