Eliminate flammable materials near the house. As much as I love the rustic feel of a wooden deck, if you're in a high fire hazard zone, it's best to replace it with noncombustible materials such as stone, concrete or tile — unless it was built to withstand an hour of direct flame before catching fire (current code in most high fire areas).
This picture shows space because the sky emphasizes the space being shown. The chairs and the pool shows that it is close up and the distant horizon also emphasizes it as well.
Eliminate flammable materials near the house. As much as I love the rustic feel of a wooden deck, if you're in a high fire hazard zone, it's best to replace it with noncombustible materials such as stone, concrete or tile — unless it was built to withstand an hour of direct flame before catching fire (current code in most high fire areas).
noncombustible materials like stone, concrete, or tile, especially when mixed with water for fire-fighting sources, are best to use close to homes in fire-prone areas