Puako Home Sales / Kohala Coast Properties

Aloha All. Hope you are having a great day.

Well after the wild winds and brush fires last season we really had to take a look at our fire safety. With Firewise landscaping , you can create survivable space around your home that reduces your threat to wildfire.
Creating survivable space around your home also allows firefighters room to put out the fires. Do you have at least 10-30 feet of space around your home that is lean, clean or green?

Be Lean, Clean and Green.

Lean— Prune shrubs and cut back tree branches. Large trees and shrubs should be pruned so that the lowest branches are at least 6-10 feet above the ground to prevent fire spreading from the ground to the tree tops.

Clean– Remove all dead plant material from around your home, including dead leaves and dry vegetation. Clear away flammable plants that contain oily resins and replant with fire-resistant plants. If you have firewood, stack it away from the house. Avoid using dead banana fronds as shade covering.

Green– Plant healthy fire-resistant vegitation like aloe or agave drought tolerant plants.
Ask a local landscape specialist for suggestions.

Your roof is the number one source of ignition. Something as simple as making sure that your roof is clear of debris will reduce your fire threat. So will using fire resistive roofing materials, such as Class-A asphalt shingles, metal, tile, and concrete products.

Siding or wall materials that resist heat and flames include brick, cement, stucco and concrete masonry. Tempered and double pane windows can make a home more resistant to wildfire heat and flames.

Lanais, fence can act as a wick, bringing fire directly to the home. Make sure lanais, fences, and ohana units are also made of fire resistant materials.

Fire officials need your help. Prepare you home and protect your family and pets. Beware of accidentally starting a wildfire!

Be carefull out there.

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