When working on your defensible space around your home in Black Forest, consider deck a part of defensible space. To help prevent the spread of wildfire and damage to your home, you need to understand how various elements will affect your safety. Your deck is a No. 2 priority. This doesn’t mean low; it means that it just comes slightly after the roof, the vents, and the vegetation around your home. The decks are still problematic when it comes to fires. We’ll look at how they contribute to the spread, and what you can do to manage the problem. How Decks Cause Problems in Wildfires Embers will spread from the fires to other parts of the land. The wind will
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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
You’ll hear a lot about wildfires affecting certain parts of the world more than others. Most of this comes from the ecosystem—the plant life around the area. Some ecosystems are fire-dependent, which means they need some sort of fire to help create a balance. If there hasn’t been a fire for some time, a massive fire can break out to balance the deficit. Alternatively, the ecosystem can change, and other species of trees and shrubs will move in. It’s possible to look back at fire patterns over the decades to see how your area has been affected. This will also offer you a chance to see the chances of a major fire in the coming years. Fires Are Often Necessary
Contact us at (719)400-9104 to schedule and estimate on removing beetle-killed forests. The mountain pine beetle is in the media a lot. This insect has managed to kill a lot of forests. A total of 3.3 million acres of land in Colorado alone has been affected by mountain pine beetles, with spruce beetles killing another million acres. It was lodgepole pines affected first, but now the beetles have moved onto ponderosa pines. The Hardiness of the Beetles A mountain pine beetle is one of the hardiest of all insects. The larvae can withstand the extreme cold thanks to the glycol (the chemical compound that creates antifreeze!) within the outer layers. It would take bark temperatures of -30F to kill the
When it comes to protecting your land from a wildland fire, you need to understand more about the natural situation heading your way. It’s important to understand how fires start, and what they need to keep burning. Wildland fires are natural. They start on their own, and they even have a place in the lifecycle of forests and woodland. It’s all about the “fire triangle.” What is the Fire Triangle? Wildfires will move fast in the direction of where there’s the most supply of the elements they need. The elements make up the fire triangle, so to control the fires, the triangle needs to collapse. This is how firefighters work to put out the fires. Heat, fuel, and oxygen make
Please call for a free estimate on fire mitigation in Jefferson County (719)400-9104 or email us at office@coloradomastication.com. When it comes to creating a survivable space, you need to make sure you only do it on your land. While you want to encourage your neighbor to work with you, you can’t force them. Nor can you work on their land without permission. Knowing where your property boundary starts and finishes is essential. At the same time, you need to evaluate the land. There’s no point in starting to create a defensible space without assessing everything that needs doing. Knowing Your Boundaries The first thing to do is work out where your boundaries lie. For centuries, land has been owned with
Request an estimate on fire mitigation in Evergreen, Colorado. (719)400-9104. The home ignition zones are essential to understand when it comes to protecting your home from wildfires. You’ll not only keep you and your family safe, but you can minimize the spread of the fires. There are four zones to consider: The Home Zone, Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3. The Home Zone While you need to take steps to get the three other zones ready for the risk of fire, you can’t overlook your home. This is within the first five feet of your home and less, including anything on and around your patio and roof. You’ll need to make sure the fences, decks, and porches are made
For questions about fire mitigation in Boulder, contact us at (719)400-9104. Getting the zones around your home ready in the event of a fire is essential. In addition to fire mitigating your property, you need to make sure your landscape is designed to prevent the spread, making it harder for fires to find fuel and become out of control. There are different steps you can take depending on the size of your property. Here are the top firewise landscaping tips to manage your property. Mow, Water, and Maintain When it comes to the area within the first 30 feet of your home or so, you need to make sure you do regular maintenance. Mowing your lawn is one of the
Wildfires can happen. There’s no point hoping that they don’t affect you or wishing that they didn’t happen. The best thing you can do is be prepared. Evacuation during wildland fires is the safest option for everyone. There will be times the evacuation is ordered by the officials in an attempt to preserve as much life as possible. You’ll need to ensure your phones are set up to allow the emergency notifications. Everyone with a cell phone should have these set up. Here are the top tips to be ready for this. Have a Family Disaster Plan One of the best things you can do as a family is have a plan. Know what everyone will need to do if
Fire mitigation in Fremont County, (719)400-9104. Contact us for a free estimate on brush clearing, tree removal and defensible space creation. You’ve likely heard of the term “defensible space” when it comes to homes in areas prone to wildfires. Wildfires date back thousands of years, even before humans caused problems for the habitats around the world. Fire helps to neutralize the land, allowing regrowth and support. However, they can sometimes get out of control and the resources to fight fires are getting thinner. What Is a Defensible Space? A defensible space is a safety zone. It’s designed to protect your home from the threat of the wildfires spreading. Fire doesn’t care about your property, only burning through the fuel that