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Wildfire Resilient Housing Workshop

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
7:00am to 10:00am

Evario Events Centre
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Feb.
20

Join NRCan, BILD Alberta, and BILD Edmonton Metro for an informative and engaging event focused on construction solutions for building wildfire-resilient homes in Alberta.

Industry experts will lead discussions on advanced non-combustible materials, effective building envelope strategies, and fire-rated wall assemblies to help enhance home safety in wildfire-prone areas. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the best in the field!

What will attendees gain from this session?

  • Key entry points where embers can infiltrate a home

  • How to replace combustible materials with fire-resistant alternatives

  • Techniques for construction 1-hour fire-rated walls

  • Effective strategies to enhance fire resiliency around the exterior of the home

  • Access to detailed infographics and guides for continued learning and implementation

The event is free to attend and includes breakfast. This event is for members and non-members. Please register to be added to the guestlist.

  • Doors Open: 7:00 a.m.

  • Program Begins: 7:30 a.m.

  • Program Ends: 10:00 a.m.


  • Evario Events Centre

    950 Parsons Road SW
    Edmonton, AB, T6X 0J4


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