Clearing roofs and gutters of needles, leaves and debris. Replacing exterior vents with newer fire resistant ones that stop embers from accessing your home. Installing 1/8 inch steel mesh over vents and underneath any decks with exposed spaces to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating. Following Oregon Defensible Space and NFPA guidelines.

Defensible Space Landscaping

Removing or replacing flammable vegetation and landscape materials. Trimming back branches to be at least 10 feet away from roofs and exterior walls. Its recommended not to have any vegetation up against your home in the 0' to 5' zone, as well as replacing flammable bark mulch with non flammable materials.  Replacing highly flammable plants with fire resistant ones. Overall, working with you on creating an alternative landscape that will make your home and property wildfire prepared. Following Oregon Defensible Space and NFPA guidelines.

Tree Thinning, Pruning and Removal. Brush Clearing, Mowing and Debris Removal

Tree removal, pruning and thinning. Pruning branches to at least 6 feet off of the ground. Removing and mowing brush and tall grass that can act as ladder fuels. Thinning trees so there is at least 10 feet of space between your home and other trees. The NFPA recommends having at least 18' of clearance between trees in the 5' to 30' zone and 12' between trees 30' to 60'  around your home. This spacing is to help prevent fire from moving across the trees canopy. Removing and hauling away debris and other flammable materials from your property. Following Oregon Defensible Space and NFPA guidelines.

Wildfire Defense Irrigation Systems

Installation of an irrigation system specifically designed for wildfire defense around the perimeter of your property. Stand alone systems, temporary emergency systems using our "Home Halo" sprinkler. If your home is in imminent danger from a wildfire, we will come and install our "Home Halo" roof sprinkler to help give your home an extra level of protection. Or you can purchase the system and have it at the ready for personal installation.