“Roof Saver” Protects Houses From Fires

“Roof Saver” Protects Houses From Fires BUILDINGS Houses Tim Gunn can’t stop wildfires but he can stop most houses from burning because of forest fires His Roof Saver Sprinkler prevents flying embers from igniting on roofs Combined with a water source and a power source it keeps roofs wet and that can be vital “Fire research has shown that 90 percent of the homes that ignite in a wildfire are due to flying embers and burning particles up to a mile ahead of the main fire ” says Gunn “The researchers estimate that 80 percent of them could be saved with a sprinkler system ” The Roof Saver consists of a sprinkler designed to go on easy and to stay put The bendable frame measures about 20 by 18 by 10 in and can be adjusted to fit the pitch of any roof The 5-lb weight of the frame brass fittings and brass impulse sprinkler with the connecting hose lengths keep it in place “Ours is a family business with my wife son and I manufacturing and assembling each kit ” he says “We use high quality U S -made components ” Each sprinkler covers an 80-ft diameter circle of roofs gutters decks and surrounding trees and shrubs Multiple sprinklers can be tied together to create the needed wet zone for larger homes “A 2 000-sq ft rectangle uses 2 sprinklers while an L-shaped 2 500-sq ft home may need 3 ” says Gunn A basic kit of a single sprinkler is priced at $139 Gunn sells a Roof Saver Sprinkler Complete System with a sprinkler a 50-ft hose and a ridgeline hose holder for $209 Discounts are available when ordering more than 5 systems Gunn reports that his family has been extremely busy with recent Western wildfires He advises people not willing to purchase a system that even building their own is better than nothing “Our website is designed to educate people about what they need to do to protect their homes ” says Gunn “If you do install a sprinkler system it is important to have a backup generator especially if on a well You have to have power and water to pump for the system to work ” Gunn says the system has proven itself “I had one lady from Texas tell me that her home with sprinklers on it was 1 of only 2 on her cul-de-sac to survive a wildfire ” he says “A local customer had to evacuate his family and the huskies they breed They came back 3 days later and the house and kennel were still there and the sprinklers were still running ” Gunn says sprinklers should be running for several hours before a fire arrives This lowers ambient temperatures and creates a humidity zone around the house “Turn on your sprinklers and prepare to evacuate ” he says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Tim Gunn P O Box 274 Foresthill Calif 95631 ph 530 367-3397; info@roofsaversprinklers com; www roofsaversprinklers com

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