What materials for control layers are affected by extreme heat, e.g. wildfires? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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I was reading about designing for wildfires and it got me wondering, if radiant heat from fires can ignite houses, can sub-ignition temperatures damage control layer materials? For example, would […]
What materials for control layers are affected by extreme heat, e.g. wildfires? AndyBower | Posted in General Questions on April 9, 2026 08:22pm I was reading about designing for wildfires and it got me wondering, if radiant heat from fires can ignite houses, can sub-ignition temperatures damage control layer materials? For example, would a WRB change in vapor permeance or water resistance after being exposed to extreme heat? Would air sealing around windows develop leaks? And what temperatures would this damage occur at? Answer GBA Detail Library A collection of one thousand construction details organized by climate and house part Search and download construction details Join the leading community of building science experts Become a GBA Prime member and get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field. Start free trial Replies Log in or create an account to post an answer. Sign up Log in
