As bushfire seasons in Australia grow longer and more intense, fire safety is at the forefront of homeowners' minds. Yet, many overlook a critical vulnerability – the home garage.
While fire preparedness plans typically include clearing vegetation, sealing windows, and updating roofing materials, garage doors are often missed during fire safety checks. This oversight can expose homes to significant danger, especially in older houses where sealing solutions were less advanced and standards not as rigorous.
The Overlooked Threat: Garage Door Gaps
Garages, particularly in older homes, present a substantial weak point in bushfire preparedness. A tight seal on the garage door acts as a barrier to minimise the entry of hot air and smoke, keeping the garage cooler and safe.
Embers – small, burning pieces of debris carried by wind can travel up to 40 kilometres and easily infiltrate a house through the smallest gaps. Well-sealed garage doors also prevent embers and debris from entering the garage door perimeter and potentially igniting stored items or spreading to the rest of the house.
Many people do not prioritise their garage protection from a bushfire and don't fully grasp the vulnerability of garages during bushfire season, as it is the largest opening to the home. This risk is amplified in homes built before modern fire safety standards were introduced.
Sealing these gaps is essential. Even homes compliant with general bushfire protection measures might still have vulnerabilities if their garages remain unsecured. Cleverseal, with its Cinderseal™ Flame Retardant seals, is a market-leading solution specifically designed to close this dangerous gap.
Further protection can be provided by double brush seals are designed to create a tight seal against the uneven brickwork, effectively closing any gaps between the door and the wall.
Cinderseal™: A Market-Leading Solution
Cleverseal’s Cinderseal™ offers a cutting-edge fire protection solution for garage doors. Using PA6 Nylon Flame Retardant technology, Cinderseal™ is self-extinguishing upon ember contact. This prevents embers from entering through garage gaps, effectively reducing the risk of internal fires.
Cinderseal™ seals are more than just protective barriers against fire. They are a comprehensive solution that also shields homes from dust, pests, and stormwater. This multifaceted protection makes it a must-have for homes in bushfire-prone areas and a key part of any fire protection checklist.
A Greater Risk for Older Homes
While modern homes are built with fire safety standards in mind, older homes often lack such precautions. Garages built decades ago are less likely to have been designed with fire safety as a priority.
Installing Cinderseal™ in older homes is a simple yet powerful way to enhance their resistance to fire. It’s a crucial step in bringing these homes up to modern safety standards without requiring significant structural modifications.
Why Cleverseal Matters
Cleverseal is not just a provider of sealing solutions – we are at the forefront of Australia’s bushfire home protection battle. Our range of products, especially Cinderseal™, play an essential role in safeguarding homes and providing homeowners with peace of mind.
Cleverseal currently offer the largest range of flame-retardant seals in Australia. Our seals are specifically designed for first-line garage protection against bushfires.
This bushfire season, take a closer look at the often-overlooked gaps in your home’s fire protection strategy, starting with your garage. With Cleverseal’s Cinderseal™, you can ensure that your home is shielded against one of the most significant threats to your family’s safety.
Why not check out our bushfire preparedness checklist to ensure your home is ready for bushfire season.