12 actions to protect your home
Why is it important to avoid flammable materials in landscaping?
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The materials used to landscape the area around a home can have a major impact on how a wildfire spreads. Some products, such as bark mulch, wood chips, or other combustible materials, ignite quickly when embers fall on them.
A fire that starts in mulch near the home can spread in just minutes to the walls, foundations, or openings of the house. This creates a direct pathway between the burning ground and the structure of the residence.
By choosing non-combustible materials such as decorative stone, gravel, or other fire-resistant products, it is possible to reduce the risk of fire spread and provide better protection for the property.