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 (DIR) Post #AsrVtU0IYUjU75Y9tg by ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-07T22:45:36Z
       
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       Hmm, I have a lot more fire retardant paint left still, so I guess I will keep on going. (siding is painted, working on eaves). The big issue with paint (as usual) is how labor intensive it is, especially on the undersides of the eaves (up on a ladder, arms up...). After it's all painted, will need to cure for 4-5 days before top coat. Intumscent paint, which provides significant protection from ignition. #random #disasterpreparedness #painting #wildfires
       
 (DIR) Post #AsrVtUwn31WL2Uus4G by ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-07T22:49:00Z
       
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       In normal times, defensible space clearance and mitigating attic vents (plus house insurance) would be enough. I don't think we're in normal times.(defensible space only works if 1. you have enough fire crews and 2. the wind isn't blowing at hurricane force ala the Eaton Fire).CALFIRE resources on defensible space:https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/
       
 (DIR) Post #AsrVtW3uu0ocUtG4oa by ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-07T22:51:46Z
       
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       The use of intumescent paint on my siding is specifically to mitigate this issue:  something against the side of your house (existing vegetation, or a burning palm frond from two miles away, or a tarp that is on fire and flew down the street, or whatever lands up against the side of your house and you have no firefighters available). #wildfires
       
 (DIR) Post #AsrwEXPbg0MRZb5WjI by camless@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-08T01:56:17Z
       
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       @ai6yr Folks should look up Jack Cohen from the Missoula Fire Science Lab, his work has been integral for FireWise and other building resiliency recommendations.Fun facts about homes and wildfires:- spraying water on lawns and homes won't stop a flaming front from burning over your home, it'll evaporate long before the front passes. People die each year trying to save their homes. You're more likely to put a camp fire out by pissing into it than using a 3/4 hose that may lose pressure...- most homes don't burn from 'direct flame impingement', aka the flames touching the house, it's from decks, full gutters, soffits, and vents that are not covered with fine mesh. Same goes for vents under houses- decks burn if you have debris, wood piles, or shrubs/vegetation too close to the deck. If you keep all debris away, it's harder for them to catch fire. Not impossible, more difficult. Build a stone patio instead. - mulch beds can convey flames to structures, try to keep a good barrier between your house and the mulch.More info here: https://research.fs.usda.gov/firelab