Home and businesses are equipped with many different fire safety devices. From smoke detectors to fire extinguishers, we’ve developed lots of ways to ensure that if a fire breaks out, we’re alerted and can get to safety quickly. However, if your building is made of inappropriate materials or is not well-maintained, the risks that are posed by an outbreak of fire can increase. We’re going to explain the key role that fire safe roofing can play in the overall management of fire risk.
What Does Fire Safe Mean?
We use the term fire-resistant when referring to fire safe roofing materials. This is because something which is completely fireproof would not be affected by fire at all. Although fire safe materials do not ignite when exposed to fire, they could still melt, warp or crack from the heat. The safest roofing materials will not combust or cause fire to spread, buying you more precious time if an outbreak of fire were to occur.
Fire-Resistant Roofing Materials
Many modern roofing materials have fire-resistant properties. Clay, concrete and slate tiles have excellent fire resistance, as well as being strong and long-lasting roofing materials. You can also use metal, as it’s a non-combustible material which won’t ignite, even when exposed to fire.
Safety By Design
As well as the materials used to make your roof, the structure in itself can also promote better fire-resistance. The steeper the pitch of your roof, the less likely it is to accumulate debris. This means there’s a much lower likelihood of flammable materials sitting on the roof surface, therefore reducing the chance of it causing a fire to spread. As well as that, you can also treat your eaves and overhangs with fire-resistant materials to prevent them from igniting.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Over time, debris will build up on the surface of any roof. Twigs, dry leaves and branches can all contribute to the spread of fire. The most fire safe roofing is clean roofing, so ensure you stick to a regular maintenance schedule. This is even more important if there are trees overhanging your home which lead to a more significant buildup of debris.
Keep Your Roof Fire Safe With Target Maintenance
Whether you want a new roof or simply need to keep your roof in good, clean condition to reduce the risk of fire spreading, we can help. Our team can repair, replace and maintain any roof to ensure you’re keeping your property fire safe.
