Tag: Wildfire Prevention

Landscaping for the Future

Landscaping Ann Kendall - October 16, 2023

More than one out of two people in Colorado live in a wildland-urban interface—an area where homes blend with wildland vegetation.

Marshall Wildfire Industry Update

News S. Robert August - October 24, 2022

The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver shines while creating a task force to help the “Fire Families and Businesses”.

Fire Proofing New Home Construction

Build Jon Williams - May 12, 2022

Boulder County, and most of the Front Range of Colorado, watched in horror as the wind-driven Marshall fire consumed over 1,000 structures.

Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention

Industry Outreach S. Robert August - April 26, 2022

There are a variety of organizations that are stepping up to assist those who have been affected by the Marshall wildfire.

Line of Defense

Design | Build Colorado Builder - October 18, 2019

The Colorado State Forest Service recommends establishing a defensible space around a home to slow the progress of an encroaching fire. The design of each...

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Houzz Scholarship Program Open for 2024

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The Dangers of Building on Bentonite

Build March 15, 2022

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Setting the Stage

Sales | Marketing October 16, 2023

Home staging is the process of preparing a home to go on the market, and it can deliver a positive return on investment.

Building Relationships Matters to Ascent

Products October 20, 2023

When issues arise, Ascent Builders believes good relationships with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors are worth their weight in gold.