The Home That Survived: A Wildfire Story
When a deadly wildfire in Stone Canyon, Colorado burned down ~1,550 acres of land, leaving devastation in its wake, one home stood up to the flames when countless others couldn’t. In a neighborhood where home after home was reduced to ash and rubble, this single residence remained intact – a testament to the power of choosing the right building materials.
The remarkable story began with a homeowner making what seemed like a simple practical decision. She tells @JamesHardie that she initially chose Hardie® noncombustible siding primarily to fend off persistent pests like woodpeckers and termites that had been plaguing her property. Like many homeowners in Colorado, she was tired of dealing with the constant maintenance and repair costs that come with pest damage to traditional wood siding.
What she didn’t expect was that this practical choice would become a life-saving decision. The unintended benefit of Hardie® siding’s fire-resistant properties helped protect her home from the wildfire’s devastating flames, making all the difference between having a home to return to and facing total loss.
While her neighbors faced the heartbreaking reality of rebuilding from nothing, she was able to return to her intact home – a powerful reminder that sometimes the materials we choose for everyday protection can provide extraordinary defense when we need it most. Her story illustrates how investing in quality, noncombustible building materials isn’t just about day-to-day durability – it can be the difference between survival and devastation when disaster strikes.
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