Bushfire
Emergency Planning – What Is Important To You?
Bush Fire Season is with us again . . . . so if you live in an area that is at risk its time to think about what would you do if a fire came through. What would be the…
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Emergency Planning – Scenarios
I heard on today’s news that there have been bush fires in NSW, in the first week of November!. . . . so I thought it was worthwhile reminding people about making an Emergency Plan. If you have just moved…
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Flameproof Doesn’t Mean Bushfire Proof
A CSIRO report on the Victorian 2015 Wye River fires has revealed that there are some problems with the current regulation on Bushfire protection. Of the seven houses built since 2009 to comply with the regulations four were destroyed. (In the area of the…
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Bushfire Preparation – Protective Clothing
This is a singlet . . . . . it is not protective clothing! Yet every year (including this week, December 2015) I see on the news someone fighting a bushfire around their property wearing a singlet and shorts. If you…
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Are You Prepared for a Bushfire?
It will soon be Summer . . . . and Bushfires will be in the News! Live close to the Bush? . . . . Are you and your new home ready in case a fire is heading your way? Its not…
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Sisalation or Sarking
Sarking is the sheet material which can be put over the roof trusses before the final roof covering is installed. It’s normally standard on a metal roof as it prevents condensation on the underside of a roof from dropping onto the ceiling below….
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Bushfire – Building in the Flame Zone
Do you want to build close to, or right next to native bush? In that case be prepared to for a lot of extra effort and cost. Both in the house design, material cost and bushfire extras. Dealing with Regulations…
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Bushfire Reserve – Volume
I have previously talked about Bushfire reserve supplies. . . . But how much? I see various minimum water volumes put forward for bush fire reserves. For example in early 2014 the following applied. Victoria, regulations for new builds require…
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Bushfire Water Storage
If you live in an area that could be subject to wildfire having a bushfire water storage is important . . . . . . Even if you have mains water supply! Public water mains only have limited capacity. ….
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Bushfire Upgrades
To determine exactly what is needed in the way of ‘Bushfire Upgrades’ . A full examination of the location and the house design is required Its your safety so its worth getting an expert! Likely Extras The following are typical…
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