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Posted by Deas Plant on October 28, 2003 at 05:32:02 from (211.26.8.71):
In Reply to: Re: OT California wildfires...fireproof your house posted by Matt on October 27, 2003 at 15:09:37:
Hi, Folks.
We have our fair share of fires DownUnder in Australia too. If, as appears to be the case from the news footage we get to see down here, a lot of these homes are parked in tiny holes in the scrub/bush/forest it's no wonder they are burnt out. Far too many of the people who live in similar situations down here and who get burnt out are 'greenies' who go bush to be close to nature, refuse to clear the bush back from their homes and then complain when the VOLUNTEER Bush Fire Brigades can't save their homes from their own stupidity. If it suited me, which it may well do in the next few years, I would build in the bush. But, it would not be a conventional home. It would be an earth-covered, cast-in-situ concrete structure with an extended roof of around 4 feet at the front. ALL external openings would be protected by FITTED steel shutters designed to keep sparks and heat out. Such a house is not quite as cheap to build as a conventional home and not everybody can afford them. The essentials of protecting an above ground dwelling are simple.
1. Clear the bush back.
2. Clear the bush back.
3. Clear the bush back.
4. Take all precautions possible to prevent fire, heat or sparks getting to any part of the building where they can ignite anything.
5. Sprinkler systems, BULK water supplies and pumps that DON'T rely on mains power are all good investments. So are a shovel, a rake and a hoe -- for clearing brush and grass around your home. Hope this helps. You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
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