How to Prevent Wildfire Damage

By Tilcor Roofing Systems.

Three ways to help your homeowner customers save on insurance premiums. 

A recent survey estimated that the average rate increase for a fire claim is 20%, or an extra $273 in yearly premiums.  That makes it the most expensive type of claim a homeowner can make. This is not good news for homeowners in areas prone to wildfires, such as California.  But it also doesn’t mean they have to pack up and move to save money!

Your customers living in areas prone to wildfires can take several steps to reduce their overall risk and save on insurance premiums.  Share these steps with them:

1- Upgrade to a Class A fire rated material

A wildfire generates winds that are 10 times stronger than those around it.  During a fire, an event called “spotting” occurs, which means that embers from the fire are thrown up in the air by force.  These flying embers, combined with high winds, allow fires to spread. This is also what makes roofs the most vulnerable area of a home.

Upgrading a roof to a Class A fire rated material will give the home an added layer of fire protection and may even help save on insurance premiums.

Tilcor Roofing Systems stone coated steel roof panels are extremely fire resistant.  See for yourself!

2- Upgrade the roof’s underlayment

The roof’s underlayment is something few homeowners think of, but it’s important!  Embers from a burning fire can enter underneath some roofing materials, such as concrete tiles, where they grow into a full-on flame.  Having a synthetic and fireproof underlayment like the Sol-R-Skin underlayment, used with Tilcor stone coated steel panels, adds an additional layer of protection.

This story proves that a fire-resistant roof can save homes in a wildfire.

3- Make sure to use a closed roof system

Protecting a home from exterior fires starts by using a closed roof system.  This type of system offers superior fire protection in two ways: preventing high winds from lifting roof materials and stopping embers from getting under the roofing materials.

If your clients live in an area prone to wildfires, it’s essential to the safety of their home and family to have a high-quality roofing system.  Tilcor stone coated steel roofs are designed to perform under the highest of temperatures, making them the best option on the market when upgrading the roof of a home.

Interested in learning more? Contact Tilcor to get a product sample or project quote.