While "passive" home hardening (like fire-rated decking and framing) ensures your home doesn't become fuel, "active" defense systems like Frontline Wildfire Defense provide a proactive barrier.
In high-risk areas like across the Wasatch Back and Uintas, embers can travel miles ahead of a fire. Frontline’s exterior sprinkler system is designed to saturate your home’s roof, vents, and—most importantly—your outdoor living spaces with a biodegradable fire-retardant layer foam or water in the event of a wildfire emergency.
In areas like Old Town, a National Historic District, your ability to retrofit your home’s exterior can be very limited. If this is the case, a Frontline system may be the primary (or only) way to harden your exterior and protect it from wildfire danger.
Why Frontline is a Game Changer for Utah Homes:
Remote Activation: You can trigger the system via smartphone from anywhere. If you are stuck in traffic on I-80 or already evacuated, your home can still defend itself.
Automated Intelligence: The system uses satellite data and local weather stations to track fire proximity and can self-activate if a threat is detected.
Total Saturation: It covers the most vulnerable "nooks" of your home and deck where embers tend to swirl and collect, ensuring the temperature of your building materials stays below the ignition point.
The "Gold Standard" of Home Hardening for Wildfire Protection
For the highest level of protection and potential insurance premium credits, we recommend a "layered" approach:
Layer | Component | Function |
Layer 1: The Shield | Class A Decking & Siding and ignition proof framing | Prevents the structure from catching fire. |
Layer 2: The Barrier | Class A skirting or 1/8" Metal Mesh & Flashing | Keeps embers out of vents and under-deck voids. |
Layer 3: The Weapon | Frontline Defense System | Monitors and hydrates the home and surrounding "Zone 0" to stop fire in its tracks. Great for 2nd Homes. |
By combining Frontline’s active hydration with WUI-compliant construction, you aren't just following building codes—you are creating one of the most resilient homes in the Wasatch Back.
