There are a few elements of a home that are problematic for wildfires. The vents are among the top priorities. It doesn’t matter if you’re building a home or maintaining a current home; you need to pay attention to the vents. The vents are essential for a living space. You’ll just need to make sure they’re made with the right material to make it harder for your home to catch fire from flying embers. The Need for Vents in a Home Your vents will help to circulate the air around your house. You’ll be able to keep the temperatures in the attic down. Heat rises, and it needs to go somewhere. If there are no vents, it’s going to get
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There are many elements of the home to consider when it comes to managing the risk of wildfires and creating defensible space around your home in Parker. The eave is one element. It’s a No. 4 consideration, which means it’s not the biggest concern but you still want to pay close attention to it. Your eave will overhang the house to protect it from rain and sun. It will also trap heat in some cases, and this is where one of the big problems is when it comes to wildfires. Here’s a look at what eaves do, and how you can manage them to protect your home. How Eaves Can Draw in Wildfires The eaves will help to trap heat
Living in fire-prone parts of the U.S. will mean seeing certain signposts. These indicate the danger ratings of fires, whether you’re in an area with a low danger rating up to an extreme danger ratings. You’ll want to pay attention to the signs. They don’t just tell you the chances of a fire happening, but the chances of those fires being a huge concern for your family and your home. Different countries have different ratings, but we’re just looking at the U.S., which are Low, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. Low and Moderate Risks of Fire A “Low” rating is also considered Green. This is when the risk of a fire starting is low but it’s not impossible. However, it
If you would like to do fire mitigation work on your property, give us a call at (719)400-9104. While wildfires are a necessary part of the ecosystems, there are also some major dangers to them. The United States experienced more than 50,000 wildfires in 2017. There was some excessive damage to parts of Montana, Washington state, Utah, and Oregon. California is a state you’ll routinely hear about struggling with wildfires. Fires that get out of control lead to loss of life and damage to properties. They put firefighters in grave danger. All it takes is a slight change in the wind direction and the fires comes at those trying to put out the fire. It’s important to mitigate these devastating
For a free quote on scrub oak removal in Franktown, contact us today! Gambel Oak Fact sheet Gambel oak is a type of scrub oak, commonly found in Franktown. It’s a large and sprawling deciduous shrub, but can also sometimes look like a small tree. You’ll often find them on the foothills of west Colorado Springs, and they have twisted branches that are strong. It’s important to know as much as possible about them. When grown in the right places, they can help with fire mitigation and improve the nutrients of the wildlife. However, they can be invasive if in the wrong parts of town. After all, this is a great oak for drought lands, as it is tolerant of
Every summer wildfires in Colorado is a serious threat. Colorado is one of the most common states that suffers, but you can also hear about them in California, on the west coast of Canada, and many other parts of the world. Wildfires have caused damage to wildlife habitats, ecosystems, and homes. This is a growing problem. Between 1985 and 2000, 400 homes were destroyed a year by wildfires on average. That’s grown considerably, with an average of 1,354 homes destroyed between 2001 and 2011. This is only going to continue to grow as more wildfires spread. Colorado Has Perfect Conditions for Wildfires These fires spread extremely quickly and can reach 100,000 acres or more. They don’t just damage the forests,
Did you know that if you perform certain wildfire mitigation measures on your property, you could be eligible to claim a subtraction from your Colorado income tax? This subtraction is equal to 50% or 100% of all qualifying costs needed for mitigation, up to $2,500 per year.Can You Qualify? As long as you meet specific qualifications and perform the wildfire mitigation measures around your property, you may be eligible for the wildfire mitigation tax subtraction. You must be the owner of record for any private land that the mitigation process is carried out, including through fee simple interest, easement, right of way, and lease. This ownership can be sole or joint. You cannot claim for the mitigation on public land,
A defensible space is something your rural home needs to protect from fire. Firewise landscaping helps to plan for all the possibilities and create a beautiful defensible space. A range of plant materials are used to create a space that adds value to your home, while keeping the family safe. Firewise Landscaping and Deciduous Species of Plants Firewise landscaping will use mostly deciduous species of plants. These are low amounts of sap and resin, meaning they don’t have the same fuel that other plants tend to have. This doesn’t mean you can’t have others, but deciduous look good and beautiful in the summer. You will need to collect the leaves that fall during the winter. The dead leaves will become
A forest home can be peaceful and calming, but there is always the fear of a wildfire. With some precautions and planned out defensible spaces, you can minimize the risk of a wildfire affecting your home. Before you build your forest home or you get settled in a prebuilt one, make sure you take these safety precautions. Forest Home Wildfire Safety Tip: Understand the Limitations Getting the fire departments out to the rural areas isn’t easy. The majority of the departments are run by volunteers, so aren’t around all the time. The water supplies are also minimal, which can mean putting fires out is much harder. Then there’s the roads that are steep and narrow, which make it difficult for
Every year thousands of wildfires range across the United States. On the news and in the social media we see numerous pictures of exhausted firefighters, destroyed structures, ruined homes, and scorched forests. It is easy to start thinking about fires as a destructive enemy. But for many centuries wildfires have been a part of natural cycle of ecosystem. In the past wildfires occurred but they did not cause significant damage. Benefits of wildfires: Removing dead, diseased branches, trees, bushes, and grasses Preparing land for new growth. Maintaining healthy forest condition Controlling insect outbreaks and diseases It seems like with each passing year, the number of wildfires occurred continues to grow. Experts in the field offer several reasons: 1. One of