Preparation tips to protect against bushfires
In anticipation of a hot, dry summer ahead, it is perhaps appropriate to turn our thoughts to timely bushfire protection measures:
- Cut back overhanging trees or shrubs and dispose of cuttings appropriately
- Check the condition of your roof and replace damaged or missing tiles
- Non-combustible fences are most effective
- Clean leaves from the roof, gutters and downpipes
- Fit quality metal leaf guards
- Enclose underfloor areas
- Store wood piles well away from the house
- Keep grass cut
- Make sure pressure relief valves on LPG cylinders face away from the house
- Ensure you have a hose long enough to reach your entire home
- Store flammable items away from the house
- Check the condition of external walls/cladding and seal gaps
Prior planning prevents poor performance!
