Defensible Space Works
Here is another good article on defensible space from Ashland OR. How do you think your home is doing? We can come out and tell you with a free assessment. From gutter cleaning, to land clearing we offer everything you need to help protect your home from wild fire.
“Defensible Space Really Works Defensible space refers to the area directly around your home (including the home itself) where heat, flames, and embers either ignite the home or not. As mentioned above, firefighters may not be there to protect your home. The term “Defensible” infers that there will be someone defending your home. A more accurate term used by more and more people is “Survivable Space” which means preparing your home to stand on its own without help from firefighters. Studies have found that 90% of homes with at least 30 feet of defensible space and non-combustible roof coverings survive during wildfires. YOU CONTROL YOUR HOME’S SAFETY!!!! Now is the time to start working on your Survivable Space."
See the whole article here:
http://www.ashland.or.us/Files/Defensible%20Space.pdf
Thank you for reading.
