Thursday, May 19, 2011

Reduce Damage- Fireproof Your Home Today!

The heat of the summer season is right around the corner and with that heat comes the risk of droughts and fires. No one can tell when a fire will strike or how serious the damage incurred will be, so the best way to protect your family and your property is to fire proof your home today- here's how:

1. Accessibility- making sure your home is easily accessible to the fire department is the first step in making it more safe in the event of a fire.

2. Check the Roof- make sure your roof is fire resistant. Metal or tile roofs are the least susceptible to catching fire, shake roofs offer the biggest risk.

3. Check the Structure- make sure your home's structure is fire proofed- you can do this by fire treating the wood of your home's structure.

4. Install Smoke Detectors- make sure there is a smoke detector installed outside or close to each of the bedrooms in your home. Test each smoke detector once a month.

5. Test Appliances- make sure you have all of your home's appliances tested and serviced appropriately and frequently. Many home fires begin as a result of appliances.

If your home has suffered from fire or smoke damage make sure to contact the experts at Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast New Jersey today!

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