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Utah Living With Fire
 - OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:  ROOF

Check Your Roof:

  • The roof is the most vulnerable part of the house.

  • Replace flammable wood shingles with fire resistant roofing.

  • Remove branches over the roof, under the eaves, and within 15 feet of the chimney.

  • Install a chimney spark arrestor.

  • Inspect and clean your roof twice a year.

Photo of roof with fire resistant material.

Photo of debris on roof. Clean debris from the roof.

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  Last updated: 07/10/2008 02:31 PM by Chad_Douglas@blm.gov