Depending on the condition of the wood and presence or absence of metal flashing at the edge of the roof debris in the gutter may make it easier for fire to enter the attic.
Gutter plugs fire protection.
Well you probably already knew that gutters channel runoff water to your downspouts and away from your home.
Once the gutters are blocked you can backfill your gutters and prevent embers from igniting leaf matter and other debris which can lead to a fire.
Within moments you will be ready to fill your gutters and protect u0003them from the danger ofu0003 drifting bushfire embers.
A product fire plugs is now available to allow you to easily fill your gutters with water in the case of approaching fire.
The approval is for the latest nfpa 13 ieee 515 1 and ul 515a for installation of heat cable on wet fire sprinkler piping.
The product contains downpipes with an added hose connector allowing you to easily switch the plugs on insert a hose and fill your downpipes with water without having to climb onto your roof.
The electric heat trace systems for fire sprinkler freeze protection that we design and supply are listed and approved.
The excerpt from the nfpa 2019 regulations that pertains specifically to freeze protection is listed.
They are available in 6 8 and 10 sizes.
When you need to fill your gutters ahead of an approaching fire front simply turn each gutter block handle 90 degrees tou0003 rotate the internal valve and form a water tight u0003seal in your downpipes.
New design released january 2020.
Fire plug stops water from draining out of the gutters crucial in preventing fire from taking hold code.
Fire plugs are innovative fire safety devices which allow roof gutters to be filled with water when bushfires threaten.
Gutter plugs sowjoy gutter plugs are made from heavy duty polyethylene.
Fitted into downpipes around the home at waist height fire plugs are easily converted to block off the downpipe.
The fire plug 3 in 1 gsfp02 is an innovative multi purpose device that works as a 1 fire plug to protect your home from bushfires 2 gutter cleaner to keep debri from clogging your gutters and 3 rainwater diverter redirecting rainwater to your swimming pool pond or garden.
This prevents water damage that can rot siding and fascia boards erode landscaping flood basements and even compromise your foundation.
Metal flashing at the roof edge will provide additional protection to the roof edge and therefore is a recommended detail.
The bushfire buddy by gutter block is a simple clever and innovative product that helps you defend your family home by letting you block your downpipes quickly and easily when a bushfire threatens.
