Specialized California homebuilder Metricon Homes announced today the launch of its groundbreaking Firesafe™ Home, a design-forward, fire-resistant home and ADU solution engineered to withstand the challenges of the modern Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI).
Homeowners across California are facing unprecedented challenges securing affordable home insurance as climate-related disasters intensify. This growing insurance crisis has created a perfect storm of policy cancellations, skyrocketing premiums, and inadequate coverage. For many homeowners, finding and maintaining adequate insurance protection has become increasingly difficult, expensive, and in some cases, nearly impossible.
“Our mission is to protect families from these wildfires and build homes that are more insurable,” said Don Ganguly, CEO of Metricon Homes. “The Firesafe™ Home combines cold‑formed steel framing, Class A roofing, fire rated insulation, concrete siding, tempered glass windows, ember‑resistant vents, and defensible landscaping—all fast-tracked through local permitting. Insurance companies are increasingly requiring these features as a requirement in many zones.” (https://metriconhomes.com/firesafe-homes/firesafe-info/)
The advantage of cold formed steel construction over wood are many:
- Maintains structural integrity under extreme heat conditions
- Resistant to warping, shrinking, splitting, and rot that can compromise fire barriers
- Immune to termite damage that often weakens wood’s structural integrity
- Maintains precise dimensions that ensure fire-stopping measures remain intact
- Precision manufacturing ensures tight-fitting assemblies that resist flame penetration
- Consistent performance in all climate conditions
The first Firesafe™ homes and ADU models are now available in many California cities including Altadena and Pacific Palisades where fires consumed much of the community earlier this year. Homeowners are being supported by a design and estimation service so that they can optimize their budget based on the design choices that they make.
How It Works:
Customers receive a complete Firesafe™ Home package, including design assistance, permitting support, insurance coordination, construction, and final certification via an integrated 9-step process that ensures quality, speed, and safety. (https://metriconhomes.com/firesafe-homes/)
About Metricon Homes:
Metricon Homes, with locations in San Ramon and Huntington Beach is a design-build firm specializing in ADUs and custom fire-safe homes. With a team of architects, engineers and construction professionals, the firm delivers projects tailored to local needs and safety requirements.
For more information, visit metriconhomes.com or follow on:
LinkedIn: @MetriconHomes
Facebook: @MetriconHomesUS
Instagram: @MetriconHomesUSMedia Contact:
Ray Benedicktus
VP of Home Solutions
Metricon Homes
Phone: 626‑515‑5570
Email: ray@metriconhomes.com
