EmberDefender™ Zero Zone Perimeter Barrier

Defend Your Home’s Most Critical Zone

Wildfire science shows that the first five feet around your home — the “Zero Zone” — is the most critical for survival during an ember storm. Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) found that clearing and protecting this area can increase a home’s chance of surviving wildfire by up to 6x.

But not every property has a clear, hazard-free perimeter. Decks, fences, landscaping, and storage often make it difficult to maintain a fully “clean” Zero Zone. The EmberDefender Zero Zone Perimeter Barrier gives homeowners a fast, practical solution: a fire- and ember-resistant shield you can deploy when wildfire risk is imminent.

How It Works

The system consists of fire-resistant fabric panels that lay flat or angled around the perimeter of your home.

Panels block embers from igniting mulch, fencing, woodpiles, or debris near the foundation.

Weighted or staked edges keep the barrier secure against wind uplift and ember intrusion.

The barrier creates a protected buffer between approaching embers and your home’s walls, windows, and vents.

Why It’s Effective

Stops embers where they land – Creates a non-combustible perimeter to reduce ignition points.

Protects the foundation zone – Shields decks, skirting, fences, and siding edges.

Complements defensible space – Works even if vegetation or storage can’t be fully cleared.

Deployable in minutes – Simple roll-out design allows rapid setup without tools.

Advantages for Homeowners

Ideal for properties without a fully clear 5-foot perimeter.

Lightweight & compact for storage when not in use.

Flexible use – Deploy only where needed (along fences, under decks, next to walls).

Reusable – Withstands multiple deployments and seasonal use.

Technical Specifications

Barrier Material: Fire-resistant fiberglass fabric, heat resistant to ≥1200°F.

Barrier Dimensions: 5–10 ft width strips, configurable to encircle foundation areas or targeted zones.

Deployment: Roll-out style with weighted or staked edges.

Stabilization: Ground stakes, sandbags, or integrated weighted hems for wind resistance.

Coverage Options: Modular panels that overlap for continuous protection.

Storage: Compact roll-up bundle; can be carried in a bag or small cabinet.

Deployment Time: 5–10 minutes for one person.