Forensic studies have proven that most thatch fires are caused by chimney fires. In order to prevent this, it is advised that you make sure to avoid Wood burner installations with low chimneys. In the bid to reduce the damage caused by thatch fires, it is best you abide by a few precautionary measures and guides to help you prevent your home from thatch fire outbreaks. Thatch fire protection tips.
Be Careful When Lighting Fires
It is best to make sure that fires lit are controlled and not left to spread unnecessarily. Use firefighters when setting up the fireplace or refueling.
Ensure Woods Do Not Leave Tars on the Chimney
As started earlier, chimneys pose a great risk to causing thatch fires and ought to be monitored carefully. Make sure flames or smoke from wood burners are not leaving residue tars on the chimney as these could easily spark up fire. Make sure to run your Wood burner at the manufacturer’s instructions.
Observe Regular Chimney Clean Up
During burning seasons, it is safe to keep a healthy cleaning routine. This will reduce the risks of fire in thatch properties.
Maintain a Routine Check on CCTV Camera
If your chimney is unlined, it’s best to check the liners and keep a close eye on the CCTV footage for fire threats. Thatch fires can be very corrosive and should get avoided at all costs. Keeping these preventive guidelines at your home will keep you out of harm’s way.
Products to Prevent Thatch Fires
The market has quite a number of products that have been prescribed for preventing thatch fires at home. These products are quite easy to use and are built with fire prevention in mind. Do well to choose the right one that suits your home, bearing in mind that thatches are easy to get lit.
Thatch Fire Retardant Sprays
These sprays are used to prevent the thatch from sparks from chimney fire, fireworks, and other fire related activities. They are sprayed outside of the completed roof and reapplication can take as long as 5-7 years all depending on the roof’s degradation.
Chimney Heat Monitors and Fire Alarm
In order to keep a close watch on the chimney area, a heat monitor will offer heat warnings. Heat monitors can also be used with wood burners.
Fire alarms are built with heat sensors and give our signals when heat becomes a threat to fires.
Fire Suppressants
Sprinkler systems are good fire suppressants. They are used to create mists and are also a must have in thatch properties.
All these are preventive measures and guides to protect yourself and your home from the risk of thatch fire outbreaks. You can also get professional hard landscaping contracting to handle your hard landscaping contracts like synthetic thatch installments.
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