Do you want to fireproof your home?
A house fire is nothing short of a calamity on a family. It is a very traumatizing experience that scares people down to their bones. The risk to life is very high in a house fire and many people die in them. It is also a financially damaging event that can change your financial circumstances. Even if the whole house has insurance, there is still a loss of belongings and valuables. House fires are not the only worry; wildfires are becoming more common too. Wildfires can leave a path of cinder and ash in their wake with many houses caught in them.
Indeed, you don’t want to be caught flat-footed with a fire at hand. There are a number of steps and measures you can take to fireproof your home and prevent fire damage.
Fireproof Coatings
Fireproof coatings are a wise idea when building your home. The main wooden structure and any metal beams in your house are coated with a mixture. This mixture is fireproof and fire retardant. This coating can protect the integrity of your structure in a fire. No fire to the main support beams means the house won’t come crashing down on your heads. Escape ways won’t get blocked by fallen pillars. Rescue and restoration work can also proceed quicker.
Glulam Timber
Glue laminated timber is a very effective option to consider for fireproofing. Glue laminated timber is normally not used in housing. It is used to build big structures. However, the rising risk of house fires may force a change in this thinking. Glulam timber is coated and mixed with several materials like resin and glue. These binding agents make Glulam more durable than normal timber. It takes much longer to burn and does not readily catch fire.
Glulam walls can allow ample time for the fire department to come and extinguish fires. The fires will not spread rapidly through the walls to your whole house. Glulam specifically inhibits fire catching to it.
Smoke and Fire Alarms
Smoke and fire alarms linked with local rescue and fire services can save your family and house. Time is of the essence in controlling a house fire. A few minutes are all it can take to turn a house into a wreck. Alarms will alert you immediately and allow you to stamp the fire out on your own. They can save your family’s life if the fire starts downstairs while everyone is sleeping.
Fire Extinguishers
This is a no brainer. You should have at least one fire extinguisher and fire retardant blankets at your home. They can be lifesavers in controlling a fire before it becomes an inferno.
Conclusion
Contact Service Team of Professionals (STOP) for all your fireproofing needs. Whether you need fireproofing or restoring and repairing, our team is up for the job.
