How Can You Build a Fireproof House?

Firefighters battling the Caldor Fire out west were successful in keeping the wildfire from engulfing South Lake Tahoe, but the blaze still poses a significant threat to other areas. Ryan Ralos watched in horror as his family’s home burned to the ground on the news. After that, he discovered that there are specially built houses with technology that won’t ignite in a fire. Special foam bricks interlock and are filled with concrete, which Laurie Fisher of Phoenix Architectural Services says won’t burn.

[_sunchildd]

every house should be built with this. would protect against fire and i’m sure rly help with a hurricane too.

[ApprenticeAkaaliSeaplate]

If you don’t want fire. don’t use dry wall. Use cement or mortar.

[breakcoregirlxd]

This sounds like something straight out of Minecraft

[vishalkangralkarofficial]

Ohhh finally America discovered concrete

[Frenite]

This is certainly a worthwhile investment for people who live in dry-brush or wooded areas. It obviously costs a fortune, but you nearly eliminate the chance of losing your home and other prized possessions.

[MONi_LALA]

Home: "Indestructible"
Mother Earth: "You're underestimate my power."

[jemiplants]

This sounds like something Mr. Beast would make a content out of, "last to stay in this fire proofed house during a fire gets their own fire proofed house!"

[SaharaColeman]

I need a fireproof, waterproof and plexiglass house 💪🏽

[LaVaZ]

BREAKING NEWS: AMERICA DISCOVERS CONCRETE AND CEMENT

[zodiaczone]

Inside Edition: *Shows neighborhood.*
GTA players: Wait... I know that Neighborhood.

[autismpointofview]

Many people can't afford to just build a new home. Those fire shield blankets might be a possible solution. It would require some time and labor to do. That means it's not feasible for older or less abled people on their own. What if there was a built in deployment system on the roof. It could section out and deploy the fitted sheets down over the home and it could just take minutes to join them together with some great resistant zippers or clips. A good way to cover the house quickly maybe.

[SkyForgeVideos]

-Tries to make fireproof house
-Makes oven

[halcyonnate]

Ey, can the same materials and process be used gor circular house designs? For storm durability, since wind would just pass on the side

[TigercatDesign]

I live in the fire zone and investigated ICE construction techniques like this years ago. The problem is, concrete doesn't burn, but it can still be weakened by intense heat. In the Santa Rosa fire concrete foundations were ruined when the rebar inside them melted. In ICF houses the foam is both a concrete support AND insulation for cold weather, and melted foam ruins the wall for the latter purpose. Secondly, the concrete does nothing to protect the heat from getting through windows and igniting the contents of the house. That's what actually happens to many of the houses lost in wildfire--they burn from the inside out due to the heat. There's still a lot to like about concrete houses, but 'fireproof' is not one term I'd use.

[masa-qicx]

"How can you build a fire proof house?"

*Don't build a house. No house no fire.*

[GearsDatPowerDaTubes]

Instead of building a wooden house, my man built a cobblestone house!

[UmUs]

Wow this is actually so smart! I wonder why we didn't make houses like these earlier!

[TyMarly]

It’s crazy how far we’ve come but still have a long ways to go🙏🏾

[MJTVideos]

The foam on the outside of the bricks is concerning because polystyrene creates some of the most toxic fumes when burnt or heated

[LostWolf]

It’s amazing saves houses saves lives saves emotions saves trees saves animals this should be the next best thing