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A fire retardant spray is the best way to prevent a catastrophic fire from breaking out. By definition, a fire retardant spray is a clear, flame-diminishing spray that is ideal for preventing the rapid spread of flames on a range of upholstery, paper-based materials, and soft furnishings. Fire retardant paint is great for steel, drywall, and wood, and fire retardant spray is ideal for fabrics. You may see this and think "Well, that sounds great...but what about the smell? Won't a chemical spray …

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 …

Defensible space starts at your home’s foundation. Maintaining a defensible space of 100 feet on all sides of the structure is critically important. California AB-1516 requires: 1) Fuel reduction between 5 and 30 feet around the structure, and 2) creating an ember-resistant zone within 0 to 5 feet of the structure. This zone helps prevent ignition of your house from ember cast, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. This can be accomplished with fire-resistant plants and non-combustible g …

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, …