On 22 January 2013 20:16, Rohan McLeod <rhn@jeack.com.au> wrote:
It may be that it is only practical ( physically achievable and cost effective) in certain situations. Which was why I was interested in the fundamental research. Consider an all weather-board house I visited in Belgrave ( in the middle of winter); which had state-forest with 30m gums and heavy undergrowth within 10m of the back of the house; I suspect the radiant flux from a crown-fire there would heat the air inside so rapidly it would almost explode !;
Yes, very important to consider your own set of circumstances before deciding to risk your own neck and stay and protect your property. If there is a large build up of leaves, etc, next to the weatherboard you could be in trouble. In fact, have heard weatherboard is a problem anyway. There is a free evaluation system offered by the government to have somebody inspect your property and rate it for fire danger. Not sure if this applies to properties you are considering buying. I haven't seen the details. Also you probably shouldn't even consider staying if you are looking after kids (for example). -- Brian May <brian@microcomaustralia.com.au>