Ember Guard Bushfire Protection
Ember Guard gutter guards add an extra level of protection to your home against bush fires. Don’t risk it, prevent embers from entering your roof space.
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Protecting South Australian Homes with
Ember Guards
- CSIRO certified ember guard
- Protection against fine debris
- High strength
- Suitable for most roof types
- Colour matched to your home
- 15-year product warranty
Living in a Bushfire Zone?
Living in a fire-prone area brings with it the constant threat of bushfires. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly erratic, the risk of bushfires engulfing homes and communities has reached alarming levels in South Australia. Ember intrusion is a persistent and serious threat that residents in bushfire zones cannot afford to ignore.
Protect Yourself From Embers
Embers, also known as firebrands or flying sparks, are small burning fragments carried by wind currents, sometimes for kilometers away from the main fire front. These seemingly innocent embers have the potential to turn a calm neighborhood into a fiery nightmare. As they land on roofs, decks, and other vulnerable areas, they can ignite flammable materials, swiftly spreading fire to homes and structures that may have otherwise been beyond the immediate reach of the main blaze.
Ember intrusion is a persistent and serious threat that residents in fire zones cannot afford to ignore. Statistics show that a significant portion of home losses during bushfires can be attributed to ember ignition. Embers can exploit various entry points, such as vents, gaps in roofing materials, open windows, or even accumulate in gutters, where dry leaves and debris provide ample fuel for a potential inferno.
Comprehensive Bushfire Plan
As shown in recent events in South Australia, it is imperative for homeowners in fire zones to be prepared. Without a well-thought-out and practiced plan in place, you leave yourself and your property vulvernable to the devastating consequences of a bushfire.
The top 3 permanent tips from the CFS SA is to:
- Block entry points for embers to enter your home.
- Install metal gutter guards
- Maintain flammable material around your homes at all times – mowing lawn and cutting back overhanging trees.
The Dangers of Ember Intrusion
If we have not made it clear already, embers are one of the main contributing factors to homes igniting during a bushfire. In fact, around 80% of houses lost can be attributed to ember attack.
But lucky for you we have been installing ember guards for over 15+ years and have helped many homeowners to improve their bushfire plan. Now it is your time!
Ember Guards - A Proactive Defense for Bushfire Zones
In the battle against bushfires and the threat of ember intrusion, Ember Guards emerge as a powerful solution to safeguard your home and enhance protection. Designed specifically for fire-prone areas, Ember Guards acts as a critical line of defense, preventing embers from infiltrating your roof cavity, reducing the risk of ember-induced home fires.
Bushfire compliant
CSIRO certified - A flammability index of '0'.
Keeps out fine debris
Blocks thin debris from entering your gutters such as gum nuts and pine needles - 2mm hole size.
Peace of Mind
Know you have taken tangible measures to protect your home and loved ones in the case of a bushfire.
Simplified Maintenance
In the case of a bushfire, gutter guards allow debris to be cleared from gutters easily and in a timely fashion.
Suits most roof types
The ember guards are specifically purpose cut to fit most roof types.
High strength
Gutter guards also provide a superior protection against birds, possums, rodents and tree debris.
Ember guard compliant
The 2mm steel mesh is the highest rated ember guard used in BAL 12.5, 19, 29, 40 & FZ zones. The 1.8mm aluminium gutter guard gas a BAL rating of 12.5, 19 & 29.
Ember Guard Mesh Options
There are various factors that determine the correct mesh for your property:
Aluminium
1.8mm
South Australia’s most preferred mesh! Protection against all leaves and fine debris. Non-combustible mesh that is used as an ember guard and pest defence.
Mesh Opening Size
1.8mm
Leaf Protection
Perfect for blocking fine debris out of gutters
Pest Durability
Strength
Bushfire Compliance
BAL 12.5, 19 & 29
Ember Guard Compliance
BAL 12.5, 19 & 29
Steel
2mm
Protection against fine debris where stronger protection against possums is required. Non-combustible ember guard mesh that has the highest BAL zone rating.
Mesh Opening Size
2mm
Leaf Protection
Perfect for blocking fine debris out of gutters
Pest Durability
Strength
Bushfire Compliance
BAL 12.5, 19, 29 & FZ
Ember Guard Compliance
BAL 12.5, 19, 29 & FZ
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