What the weather in Thousand Oaks means for fireplace inserts
Woolsey and similar fires showed how fast embers exploit any gap around an unprotected flue in this part of Ventura County. Defensible readiness here starts with a cap built to stop sparks, checked every year ahead of peak fire season. That's why it factors into how soon we recommend a follow-up, which materials we spec, and what ends up flagged on the written report.
