Categories: Roofing

How to Reduce Roofing Fire Risks

Your roofing system is one of your home’s core components. It protects you from the elements, including lethal phenomena such as fires. This is why you want to pick the best roofing materials to avoid fires on your home. In today’s post, the top roof repair company in your area, Diamond Roofing Specialists, Inc., shares how to reduce fire risks to your roofing system.

  1. Use Class A roofing materials as much as possible. Roofing materials are categorized depending on their fire resistance. The best resistance is offered by Class A roofing, with Class B second and Class C last. Avoid unrated roofing systems at all costs since they offer no form of protection whatsoever.
  1. Keep your roof and chimney clean to prevent dirt and debris from accumulating. Keep in mind that your roofing contractor would tell you that debris could catch fire that could spread around your roofing system. Having a clean roof ensures that there is minimal risk of fires starting.
  1. Ensure that your electrical wiring is in good condition. Most roofs feature electrical installations, making them likely to catch fire if there is a short circuit or an issue with the wiring. If there is an issue, make sure that it’s done by a skilled electrician.
  1. Don’t forget to clean the area around your home. Wood, leaves, plastic, and garbage can serve as fuel to fire once they get caught in it. Also, don’t forget to trim the trees near your home so that leaves don’t fall on your roof.

For your next roofing job, be sure to keep Diamond Roofing Specialists, Inc. in mind! We are GAF-certified roofers that are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau®! We have been in the roofing industry since 1970! Call us now at (203) 754-7884 or fill out our contact form for a free estimate! We serve New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury, CT.

Kristin Febbriello

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