The 4th of july for 2016 has come and gone and now it s time to get back to work.
Firework debris on roof.
The roof should be inspected by a professional to keep it in good condition and protect the interior setting from damage.
Most homeowners policies do cover all types of house fires.
If you ve ever performed your own mini pyrotechnics show in your driveway and watched sparks and debris rain.
Before setting off any firecrackers it is a good idea to make sure you don t have any leaves or branches gathered anywhere on your roof.
Is a roof fire covered by insurance.
Get a sturdy ladder and check your gutters as well.
However in the case of fires caused by fireworks this may not be the case.
Yes firework remains can start a fire it is not safe to having anything from a firework fall on a roof ashes can burn enough and start a fire.
While an ember may not set your roof on fire a pile of debris which catches on fire could burn long enough to spread to your home or roof.
Make sure your hands and face are not directly over the firework when you are lighting the fuse and join the other spectators at a safe distance once it s lit.
I would call the police asap next year.
You may think the view is best up close but trust us when we say it will not be worth it if your fireworks recoil or rain down on you.
Also if there is any debry left from the fireworks that is littering on your property and if they do not clean it up after you have talked with them call the.
The 4th of july is an ideal time to make repairs on the home due to the warmer weather conditions.
As roofers we ve seen pretty much everything when it comes to ways your roof can be ruined including fireworks.
However there are still a few situations that can lead to fires up on your roof.