Pronounced "e-pay," it is a hard and resilient wood, often used in coastal environments. Also known for its resistance to attack by both fungi and insects, Ipê holds a Class A fire rating -- the same rating given to concrete and steel. It's strength can be attributed to the natural oils and highly concentrated density levels contained in the wood. This combination is what will make an Ipê deck stand the test of time.

Pronounced "e-pay," it is a hard and resilient wood, often used in coastal environments. Also known for its resistance to attack by both fungi and insects, Ipê holds a Class A fire rating -- the same rating given to concrete and steel. It's strength can be attributed to the natural oils and highly concentrated density levels contained in the wood. This combination is what will make an Ipê deck stand the test of time.

The entry area of the house is surrounded by natural cedar planks treated for fire resistance. The beam over the entry stairs is Alaskan Yellow Cedar, a naturally durable material that doesn't need painting. The roof tiles are actually a Tesla Solar roof, which are a class A fire rated material.

Front elevation of the design. Materials include: random rubble stonework with cornerstones, traditional lap siding at the central massing, standing seam metal roof with wood shingles (Wallaba wood provides a 'class A' fire rating).

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Timbertech Decking. Decking has Timbertech Aluminum Railing Decking is PVC and Class A fire rated.
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If a home is located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Southern California, and remodeling or installing more than 3,000 square feet of new landscaping, it is likely that the plants will need to be compliant with fuel modification standards to ensure that each individual plant does not put off too much gas which in turn could spread fire at an accelerated rate. MC Design partnered with Seed Group LA to devise a fuel modification plan that was aesthetically pleasing, and then worked with L.M. Landscape, Inc. to install the garden.

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The barn also received the full fire rated material treatment.
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This house replaces a home lost in the Santa Cruz mountains CZU fire from several years ago. The home features Wildland Urban Interface compatible and ignition resistant materials. The siding is non combustible, the decking is class A fire rated, the windows are tempered glass. The deck structure is metal posts and the deck guardrail posts are metal.

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