Ordinary paint adds fuel. This coating does the opposite — under heat it expands into the surface, absorbs heat, and cuts off the oxygen a flame needs, so the fire can't take hold. When the heat passes, it contracts back to its original state, leaving the material underneath intact.

The coating works best on porous materials it can expand into — wood, stucco, and fibreglass siding, plus wood and composite roof shingles. During your assessment we identify which of your surfaces are good candidates and which are better protected another way, like vent guards.

The products in this category are formulated to be low-toxicity and, in many cases, plant-safe. We'll provide the specific safety and toxicity documentation for the exact product used on your home before any work begins — nothing goes on your house that we can't show you the paperwork for.

Unlike single-use coatings that are spent after one fire, this treatment is designed to hold through multiple heat events. That said, exposure, weather, and wear vary — which is why we offer a seasonal maintenance plan to re-inspect and touch up high-exposure areas before each fire season.

A full-size home typically takes three to five days, depending on square footage and how much prep is required — masking windows, covering plants, and protecting fixtures. We'll give you a firm timeline with your quote, after we've seen the property.

Not entirely. Stucco itself doesn't burn, but under intense heat it can undergo "spalling" — trapped moisture and air cause the surface to crack and pop off, exposing the combustible wood behind it. Treating vulnerable areas closes that gap.

No — it builds on it. FireSmart's guidance on clearing debris, spacing trees, and maintaining your yard is the essential foundation, and it's free. Our coating is the professional next step: hardening the materials your home is already built from, after you've done the groundwork FireSmart recommends.

Cost depends on your home's size, the surfaces treated, prep required, and any add-ons — so we don't quote a flat number sight-unseen. The risk assessment is free, and you'll get clear written pricing before you decide anything. No obligation to book.