Flying Embers Cause of Fire Damage to Marble Home?

7/18/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24 hours a day in Itasca County.

Did you know that burning embers can travel as far as five miles and ignite a fire? Our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing teams are on call 24 hours a day to respond to fire damage emergencies in Marble. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports that windblown embers can travel up to five miles ahead of a burning fire. Here are some tips from the NFPA for preventing windblown embers from entering attics and crawl spaces through vents:

Inlet Vents

Gable end vents and other vent openings are vulnerable to windblown embers when the face of the vent is perpendicular to the wind flow, while embers are less likely to pass through vents with a face that is parallel to the wind flow. Therefore, soffit eave construction is preferred to open eaves.

Outlet Vents

Opt for a ridge that is rated to resist wind-driven rain. These vents have an external baffle at the vent inlet.

Turbine Vents

Turbine vents also help keep embers out, but you should attach a piece of 1/8-inch mesh to the bottom of the roof sheathing at the opening for the vent.

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When your home or commercial business in Marble requires fire damage restoration services, our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing team can help. Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

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