Is your area becoming more prone to wildfires?
Wildfires are no joke. Global warming is accelerating climate change which has increased wildfires across the country. These uncommon events have now become an annual phenomenon. Summer is now also called wildfire season in most of the Midwest USA.
Extreme natural situations like wildfires will only become more common in the future. At some point, we will have to tackle how to survive alongside them. Wildfires can consume large swathes on houses in their path and leave nothing but ash and cinder. You need to face this reality instead of ignoring it. The time is now if you want to protect your house from wildfires.
Brick housing offers a brilliant solution to tackling wildfires. Brick housing is the best chance we have at protecting our houses from wildfires. They also have many other benefits which we shall see. Why exactly do brick houses offer more protection? Here are a number of reasons why brick houses are better for areas that are prone to wildfires:
Greater Fire Resistance
Unlike wood, bricks are almost impervious to fire. Bricks don’t burn or catch fire unless the temperature is extremely high. They are fire retardants that can block the spread of fire. This means that a brick structure can protect your house from being wholly consumed by a wildfire.
Just a brick roof and external walls can offer substantial protection. Your house will suffer some damage but at least the structure will remain. You won’t have to fear your whole house being burnt down.
Better Chance to Evacuate
The fire-resistant nature of brick housing makes them safer during wildfires. A brick house will not catch fire. This means that you won’t have fire spreading to the inside of your home or your roof crashing down on you. Your escape routes will be clear and safe. You can easily make it out in time and even rescue some valuables in the process.
Wooden houses can become death traps during a fire. Many people die in house fires due to not escaping in time. They become trapped by burning blockades or get crushed by ceiling drops.
Lower Smoke Production
The fire isn’t the only thing that can kill you or damage your home. The massive amounts of smoke produced in a wildfire can suffocate you and harm your health. Smoke also damages houses in its own ways and degrades furniture.
Brick houses produce little to no smoke since they don’t burn easily. Not only will you not have to worry about smoke inhalation, but smoke damage won’t be a concern either. That is quite a benefit since inhaling too much smoke can be a medical emergency.
Lower Restoration Costs
Even if your wooden home somehow remains intact, it will need a lot of restoration and repair. Brick houses, on the other hand, don’t require a lot of restoration work. At most, they will need a power wash for any soot and grime.
Conclusion
Contact Service Team of Professionals (STOP) for all fire damage needs. Brick houses are great protection but even they will need some upkeep after a wildfire.
