Browse Forums Building A New House Re: After the fires - building in the Flame Zone 3Nov 10, 2013 2:11 pm ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: After the fires - building in the Flame Zone 6Nov 10, 2013 8:40 pm The essential clothing to have ready includes cotton overalls, cotton shirt/t-shirt, cotton trousers, sturdy leather boots, towels, hat and gloves. Goggles are also important. When I was in the RFS 20 years ago, I used yellow leather riggers gloves. Avoid any synthetic clothing. Use wool / cotton. You can get light (merino) woollen base layers in hiking shops. The idea of the overalls is that they provide an extra layer of protection with an air gap between the clothing you are wearing underneath. The extra layer helps to shield radiant heat. Have the kit all in one place and check it periodically. Avoid cheap work boots. The soles can fall apart. Make sure you have read the following fact sheets and have a bush fire survival plan: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=1150 A lot of people who live close to the bush are complacent and have no idea what to do. If you live close to the bush make sure you know what to do. This is particularly important if you are facing the bush at the top of ridges or gullies. Also be aware that grass fires can move incredibly quickly. Keep important documents and photos where you can grab them quickly. If you know fire is close by or approaching, have your car pointing out your driveway. Seconds can be important if you need to leave amid the chaos and smoke. Build thread: here Land Nov 12, Contract 6/07/13, Consent 15/08/13, Start 20/09/13, Slab 25/09/13, Frame 4/10/13, Brick 21/10/13, Roof 2/11/13, Lock-up 17/12/13, Handover 3/3/14 Hi All It has been a few weeks since my last update. The build has been progressing well. No major issues to report. The scaffolding was dropped today, gyprock will be… 96 357978 Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original size of the existing house. We managed to fit a 45sq house on. 10 33703 First time building 2 storey home, is under construction (in Framing stage) in NSW. I have 3 toilets and need bidet spray in… 0 16892 |