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Large and destructive wildfires are increasing in frequency; loss of life and property are on the rise. If you have not done so already, the time is now to start taking the necessary steps in protecting your property against the growing wildfire threat. Start by visiting the National Fire Protection Association website: https://nfpa.org/firewisefactsheets where you can learn everything you need to know from fire proofing your residence, to creating defensible space around your home, and how …

Substrates like wood and fabric are known to be potential fire hazards. This isn't to say they're the only items around your home or building that should be considered and protected. It may surprise you to learn that steel is not fireproof. Structural steel buildings perform well when exposed to fire. Steel is durable and noncombustible. That is the good news. Given a certain amount of time and heat level, anything will burn eventually. This includes metals, like steel.Steel is not indestructibl …

You want to keep yourself, your family, your home, your pets, and your possessions as safe as possible. This means being proactive about many threats you face, including fire. When it comes to battling the threat of fire, it's much better to be proactive than reactive. We encourage you to shop online for fire retardant products and use them throughout the inside and outside of your home.Fire retardants are available as coatings or sprays to be applied to any object, like structural steel beams, …

You want to protect your home or commercial building from the threat of fire. You're already on the right track! You will find paint, foams, and other products to do this. Before you get too far into shopping, let's ensure you know all you can about these products. This way, you're more likely to find the right product for your exact needs.DO...Look for fire retardant products for all your substrate needs. Fire retardant sprays, foams, and paints are available for virtually any surface including …

There's actually quite a bit of science behind fire. A fire itself is the result of a chemical reaction known as combustion. This means a type of fuel and oxygen react with one another and their atoms rearrange themselves irreversibly. For this to occur, the fuel must reach its ignition temperature, and combustion will continue if there is enough fuel, heat and oxygen. These three elements are frequently referred to as the "fire triangle." Fire is the visible effect of the process of combustion, …