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New Headwaters, IBHS study finds adding greater wildfire resilience to new construction in Altadena affordable  

” RICHBURG, SC, Oct. 14, 2025 – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and Headwaters Economics today released a study examining the cost of rebuilding in Altadena, California, following the Eaton Fire. It finds constructing a wildfire-resistant home is both achievable and affordable, adding just 3% to the total cost of the building components that matter most for wildfire mitigation, such as roofing, siding and windows, compared to traditional building methods. “

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Posted by:
Angela Hollingsworth
Published on:
November 24, 2025

Categories: PublicationTags: California, Eaton Fire, Housing, Insurance, New construction, wildfire

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