Ensure that your home has a defensible space and a €œhome ignition zone €.
Everyone wants to think of their home as a cozy environment that welcomes all. However, what they don't want is to think of their home as a blazing furnace! Fortunately, each homeowner can take active steps to safeguard their home from flames and fire!
Zone ConceptThere are three €˜zones' which fire professionals suggest working on to prevent any fire from occurring.
Zone 1 encircles the structure and all of its attachments (decks, fences, and porches). In this area:
- Plants should be carefully spaced, low-growing, and free of resins, oils, and waxes.
- Mow the lawn regularly.
- Prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.
- Remove dead vegetation from under the deck and within 10 feet of the house.
- Consider fire-resistant material for patio furniture, swing sets, etc.
- Water plants, trees, and mulch regularly.
- Remove firewood stacks and propane tanks ' they should not be located in this zone.
Zone 2 is 30 to 100 feet from the home, and plants in this zone should be low-growing, well irrigated, and less flammable. In this area:
- Leave 30 feet between clusters or two to three trees, or 20 feet between individual trees.
- Create €˜fuel-breaks', like driveways, gravel walkways, and lawns.
- Prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.
Zone 3 is 100 to 200 feet from the home. This area should be thinned out as much as possible.
- Remove small conifers that are growing between taller trees. Remove heavy accumulation of woody debris.
- Reduce the density of tall trees so canopies are not touching.
In addition to these tasks, be sure to secure your homeowners insurance policy. With this, you can receive all-encompassing protection for your home and belongings, should a fire strike.To receive your tailored
homeowners insurance coverage,
contact Humble & Davenport Insurance in Renton, Washington!
