Author Topic: Xmas tree treatments  (Read 4995 times)

Offline nearlythere

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Xmas tree treatments
« on: December 07, 2012, 07:23:10 AM »
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".
We're not Brazil we're Northern Ireland.

Offline kurnal

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Re: Xmas tree treatments
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 07:36:31 AM »
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.

Offline SamFIRT

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Re: Xmas tree treatments
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 10:20:01 AM »
Use an artificial one  ;)
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Re: Xmas tree treatments
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2012, 09:36:59 AM »
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.
« Last Edit: December 10, 2012, 05:05:09 PM by The Manic Midlander »

Offline jokar

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Re: Xmas tree treatments
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2012, 11:15:45 AM »
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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Re: Xmas tree treatments
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2012, 06:25:01 PM »
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
« Last Edit: December 10, 2012, 06:29:02 PM by SamFIRT »
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