10/06/2026
Every homeowner in CA should read about Zone 0 requirements before fines and the possible loss of homeowners insurance hit their mailbox...
Does Zone 0 mean you have to replace your entire wood fence?
Not necessarily.
The bigger issue is what happens in the final five feet before your fence reaches the house. A combustible fence or wood gate can create a direct path for fire toward siding, vents, windows, and eaves.
In many cases, a metal transition section or gate may solve the problem without replacing the entire fence.
We broke down what Sacramento-area homeowners should know about wood, metal, vinyl, chain link, gates, and California’s developing Zone 0 requirements.
Read the full article: http://www.summitfenceca.com/zone-0-fence-materials-guide
If you have any questions about Zone 0 Fencing and compliance, please visit our website or call us today!
Thanks,
Lukas, Pete, and the Summit Fence Team
(916) 345-3546