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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: nearlythere on December 07, 2012, 07:23:10 AM
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This comes under the heading "Tree Fire Proof Spray".
It only takes a moment for a dried out, unprotected tree to erupt into flames, and the blaze can quickly spread to the ceiling, floor and walls of any dwelling or office in just a few seconds. This results in a huge amount of structural damage, monetary loss and worst of all, the loss of lives. . it is tragic that every year many homes and buildings are severely damaged or lost to tree fires when simply using a fire resistant spray can help you to avoid all of these types of potential disasters.
Anyone who intends to bring a tree into their home or work place should take one very simple and yet extraordinarily beneficial safety precaution - using a tree fire retardant spray. A flame resistant spray is a product that is applied liberally over any interior tree. The spray will help the tree to become much more resistant to fire, and help to stop a blaze before it becomes a serious problem. Enjoy a beautiful indoor tree during the holidays or all year long, but make sure it is safe first by covering it with a blast of tree fire retardant.
What does the Forum think? To me there are an awful lot of words in here which do not point to actual "Proofing".
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The best advice for real trees is to buy them fresh, cut 50mm from the base of the trunk and stand them in a bucket of water, regularly topped up.
http://www.nist.gov/el/fire_research/tree_120810.cfm
That way the tree also looks fresh for the whole of the Christmas period and the fire risk is dramatically reduced.
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Use an artificial one ;)
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After years of using artificial trees Mrs Midland (INNL) dragged me kicking and screaming to buy a "fresh" (real) tree this weekend.
We were shocked at the prices - best part of £40 to £50 quid for a 5 1/2 foot tree.
HRH and I decided we'd stick to the artificial tree - the serious point to be made is that I'm sure we aren't the only family to buy / stick with our artificial tree for obvious reasons.
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Cheapskate!! My HRH has decided that we will buy one with roots to plant out and reuse! I am at a loss to tell her that as it grows so do the roots and how do we get a real tree that has grown 4 foot in a year in the house. But hey, I am a man, what do I know about gardening and growing things!
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We have a real one outside. He has only grown about 2' in six years.
looks pretty cool with lights on 8).... outside..........Wouldn't have one in the house at any cost. ;)
Nor would I have an open tin of petrol either. ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFXKn83SM8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFXKn83SM8)