Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Fire Systems For Home Safety

By Mark Mahaffey


Fire is a danger that we all have to be aware of: none of us is immune to its threat. If you and those in your town want to be as safe as possible from fire emergencies, the answer is to install fire systems. While there are a multitude of things that can cause a fire to start in a home, fireplaces are one of the most common.

Hot coals can pop out while the wood is being restocked, the flue can catch on fire and a piece of furniture or a curtain can end up being too close to the heat and catch on fire. But the most common cause of fire from fireplaces is from ashes being put in a paper bag.

The truth is, there are so many threats that come from having a wood burning stove or fireplace in your house, you should put in a good fire alarm system in your home. These type of system can save your life and the lives of your family members.

Do you live in a mobile home? If so, then you should not be without a fire alarm in your home. You are probably aware of the face that mobile homes are constructed differently than normal houses, and if they catch on fire, that fire can spread much more quickly than in a regular house.

Mobile homes are put together differently than regular homes. The materials used are not the same. For example, you will seldom see a concrete foundation under a mobile home, and they do not come with bricks. The bottom line is that they will burn more quickly.

In order to give yourself as much time as possible to escape in the event of fire in your home, you should invest in a fire alarm. Try to purchase the most sensitive alarm that you can afford. You want to find an alarm that will alert you at the smallest hint of smoke or increase heat. Contact your local security dealer to find out which is the right system for you.




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