How Bay Area Wildfire Risk Affects Your Roof Choice

More than 1 million Bay Area homes are in designated Wildland-Urban Interface zones. Here’s how fire rating affects your roofing choices — and your homeowner’s insurance.

What Is a WUI Zone?

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Class A, B, C Fire Ratings

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Materials That Qualify

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Insurance Incentives

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Permit Requirements in Fire Zones

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Before and After Case Study

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Written by

Alpha Eagle Roofing • Licensed Roofing Contractor • CA CSLB #1148511

Alpha Eagle Roofing is led by a Bay Area roofer with 15+ years of local field experience. Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed C-39 roofing contractor with direct project experience in the Bay Area’s unique climate and building codes.

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