Reduce your fire risk today - Firebreak Services
A small uncontrolled fire can spread rapidly and become a threat to people's lives and property. Fires outbreaks can occur anytime, every day, so we must be cautious when starting a fire for cooking, lighting a candle, paraffin lamp, or any gas appliance such as a stove.
At a critical and terrifying time, powerful jets of water are a welcome sight. But what's not so obvious is that just as a family survives a terrible fire situation, water can often create further despair by damaging plumbing systems. And while a house fire can damage pipes through flames and heat, it's also H2O that can cause significant damage during a fire.
Once the pipes in a house have been re-established after a fire, the worst outcome would be another fire. Unauthorized firefighting water and steam can cause fire damage, such as corrosion to wiring inside walls, and that corrosion could lead to another fire in the future. Doing your plumbing simultaneously as other repairs can minimize inconvenience, get your home back to regular faster, and save the money you would spend reopening the walls.
One system you may consider installing to minimize fire risk in your home is a multipurpose system that combines cold water pipes and fire sprinkler systems in one.
The plumbing work itself, if not done professionally, can pose a fire hazard. Plumbing requires welding and soldering near wood surfaces, insulation, and other flammable materials. A licensed firebreak services plumber knows that he should always use a flame retardant cloth, steel plate, and other unique products to protect combustible material near the welding site.
Here's what to prevent firebreaks with proper grounds maintenance
Schedule routine maintenance
Worn parts often rub against each other, creating friction and causing the system to overheat. Cables can be exposed as their insulation wears away, which can cause a fire. Poorly tightened gas connections can cause a leak. A yearly inspection and tune-up will catch those problems early on, so your contractor can replace the necessary parts before they get worse.
Fire dampers are traps within ducts that are activated by extreme heat. It actually won't prevent a fire from starting, but it will prevent it from spreading quickly. In the event of a fire in the duct, the gate will lockout and hold the flames for a few hours.
Your oven may become hot while operating, and nearby flammable objects may burn if they are too close. Leave space around your unit. This also applies to smaller space heaters.
Install a carbon monoxide detector
A furnace uses combustion to generate heat, and carbon monoxide is a by-product of the combustion process. This invisible, odorless gas is dangerous to breathe and highly flammable.
Flammable debris, such as dust and lint, can accumulate in conduits and coils. As it does so, it blocks the airflow. When the system cannot ventilate properly, it begins to overheat. To prevent a fire from starting, have a professional clean your ducts once every three to five years.
Plantech offers expert, cost-effective solutions for firebreaks services, lessening of bushfire threats & building of protected areas around your property.
