Retrofiting or maintaining buildings on farms and properties can reduce the impact of embers.
Protect your buildings
- Use windbreaks to slow wind approaching and to catch embers before they reach buildings
- Fill gaps between the cladding and the ground or slab of your sheds to prevent embers getting inside.
- Decks, windows, doors and roof areas contribute most to a building's overall bushfire risk.
See CFA's Guide to Retrofit your Home for Better Protection from a Bushfire - large file - pdf 2572K
Fire direction
The northern and western aspects of any building need the most protection. This is because in a high fire risk area the most severe fires usually approach from the north west under the influence of hot, dry, and gusty winds. They also approach from the south west under the influence of strong gusting winds associated with the passage of a cold front later in the afternoon.
Clear vegetation around your buildings
Keep a minimum radius of 10 metres around your buildings clear of mulch and significant vegetation. If your property is surrounded by dense forest, you may need to clear more than 10 metres.
