Materials and Installers
This list connects residents to vendors, contractors, and landscapers. The intent is to increase wildfire mitigation in Oak Park, CA. Hardening and building a defensible space around your home will increase its resiliency against wildfire.
These contractors are on this website because they have contacted the Oak Park Fire Safe Council and indicated that they perform the work advertised. The Oak Park Fire Safe Council has done no due diligence to determine their qualifications, and takes no responsibility or liability for any perceived recommendation. Engage with them at your own risk.
The Oak Park Fire Safe Council recommends that you follow these steps:
STEP 1
CLICK HERE to get a personal and customized home assessment for FREE.
A certified wildfire mitigation home assessor will come to your home, walk your property with you, and provide you with observations, recommendations, and priorities.
STEP 2
After you have received your customized report from a certified wildfire mitigation home assessor, you should review the Other Resources at the bottom of this page, to get a deeper understanding of your options, and the mitigation intent of each recommendation.
STEP 3
Now that you have a clearer understanding of your needs, you can decide on your wildfire mitigation priorities and actions, and what types of materials will work best for your home.
STEP 4
Now you are ready to contact vendors and installers.
Home Hardening Materials
| Vendor | Website | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Vents® | vulcanvents.com | Wide selection of fire and ember-resistant vents. |
| Brandguard Vents | brandguardvents.com | Wide selection of fire and ember-resistant vents. Gutter guards. |
| FireStorm® | firestormbuildingproducts.com | Affordable: Fire and ember-resistant vents, gutter guards, ember mesh. Mesh is available in rolls. |
| Wildfire Defense Mesh | wildfiredefensemesh.com | Affordable: 1/8" and 1/16" ember mesh. Mesh is available in rolls. |
| O'Hagin MFG., Inc. | ohagin.com | Attic vents and ventilation products. |
Home Hardening Installers
| Vendor | Website | Services |
|---|---|---|
| All Risk Shield | allriskshield.com | Vent & Mesh Installation |
| Blaze Blockers | blazeblockers.com | Ember Mesh Installation |
Defensible Space
| Vendor | Website | Services |
|---|---|---|
| All Risk Shield | allriskshield.com | Retardant Sprays, Vegetation Management |
| Blaze Blockers | blazeblockers.com | Brush Clearance & Defensible Space Expert |
Other Resources
OPFSC: Reducing Wildfire Risks
CAL FIRE: Home Hardening
CAL FIRE: How to Create Defensible Space
RCD Santa Monica Mountains: Sustainable Defensible Space
RCD Santa Monica Mountains: Defensible Space Booklet