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 Home Builder’s Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones Technical Fact Sheet No. 9

Purpose

To provide guidance about installing fire-resistant gutters and downspouts to reduce the potential

for damage to homes and other buildings from wildfires. Guidance pertains to both new and

existing buildings.

Key Issues

• Debris such as branches, leaves, and pine needles can

become trapped in gutters (see Figure 1). The debris

can be ignited by flying embers or firebrands during a

wildfire, and the fire can spread to the roof.

• Gutters and downspouts are often constructed of

plastic. Plastic can melt when exposed to the high

temperatures that can occur during a wildfire.

Guidance

• Install non-combustible leaf guards over gutters to

prevent the accumulation of combustible debris. Types

of leaf guards include metal-mesh screens and metal

hoods that fit into the gutter (see Figure 2).

• Use gutters and downspouts constructed of

noncombustible materials such as galvanized steel,

copper, and aluminum. Metal hood leaf guards are

recommended because they do not melt and are

relatively effective in keeping debris out of gutters (see

Figure 2).

Considerations

• Intense heat from a wildfire can distort noncombustible

gutters, leaf guards, and downspouts, and they may need

to be replaced after a wildfire.

• Some leaf guards can become dislodged over time, reducing their effectiveness.