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Unfortunately even a clear couple of acres won't protect against ember attack. The house can be built to be fully fire-resistant and you're still faced with sta
by chris1993 5y ago
Unfortunately even a clear couple of acres won't protect against ember attack. The house can be built to be fully fire-resistant and you're still faced with stay-or-go decisions when the next fire arrives.
- prawn 5y agoDo American houses in risky areas have roof-sprinkler systems? To keep the roof wet to deny embers a foothold? https://www.google.com/search?q=roof+sprinkler+fire+australia&source=lnms&tbm=isch https://www.google.com/search?q=roof+sprinkler+fire+australi...
- harambae 5y agoThey're starting to be required on most Maine homes. I don't know all the details, but it came up recently in a discussion with my builder. I think this link is for commercial, but there's something analogous... https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/25/title25sec2463.html https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/25/title25se...