The Evidence

The Science Behind FireFoil™

Up to 96%

of radiant heat blocked in tested assemblies

(Takahashi, 2019)

92%

Convective heat blocked in tested assemblies

USFS testing

90%

Structure ignitions start with embers

IBHS

The Headline Finding

Independent Studies Show Dramatic Heat Reduction

Independent lab research on aluminized structure wraps found up to 96% of radiant heat and up to 92% of convective heat blocked in tested assemblies (Takahashi, 2019).

Note: This research validates the aluminized-wrap category and comparable assemblies, not any single commercial product.

Heat Blocked In Tested Assemblies

Thermal radiation96%

Convective heat92%

Takahashi, F. (2019). Whole-House Fire Blanket Protection From Wildland-Urban Interface Fires. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 5, 60. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmech.2019.00060

Supporting Research

Peer-Reviewed Studies Behind the Category

Primary Study

Whole-House Fire Blanket Protection from Wildland-Urban Interface Fires

Takahashi, F. (2019), Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering 5:60, Case Western Reserve University

DOI 10.3389/fmech.2019.00060

Primary study on whole-structure aluminized blanket protection, including US Forest Service field testing that measured thermal radiation and convective heat reduction in tested assemblies.

Supporting Study

Fire Blanket and Intumescent Coating Materials for Failure Resistance

Takahashi, F. (2021), MRS Bulletin 46, 429-434

DOI 10.1557/s43577-021-00102-7

Reviews passive fire-protection strategies using fire blankets and intumescent coatings. Reinforces material behavior and failure-resistance limits under sustained heat.

Supporting Study

Exposing Siding Treatments, Walls Fitted with Eaves, and Glazing Assemblies to Firebrand Showers

Manzello, Suzuki, and Hayashi (2012), Fire Safety Journal

DOI 10.1016/j.firesaf.2012.01.006

Supports the point that wind-driven firebrands ignite structures through vulnerable surfaces, which is what the shielding is designed to cover.

Deployment Context

What FireFoil™ is Built For

FireFoil™ performs best in specific wildfire conditions. Here is where it adds the most value.

The Fire Front Window

FireFoil™'s protection is strongest during the short, intense window as a fire front passes.

Layered Defense

FireFoil™ works best as a layer of defense alongside structure hardening and defensible space.

See It In Action

Structure Wrap in Action: Cabin Protected from Wildfire

A controlled burn test showing how aluminized structure wrap reflects radiant heat and blocks direct flame contact on a full cabin.

Read the Aluminized Structure Wrap Research

Watch "Structure wrap in action: cabin protected from wildfire" on YouTube

Real-World Deployments

In the News

Aluminized structure-wrap technology has been tested and deployed in US Forest Service field operations, used by wildland firefighters and federal agencies, and wrapped around structures, cabins, and even landmark sequoias ahead of approaching fire fronts. The press coverage below shows how it has been put to work in the field.