Protecting Storage Shed From Fire Risks, Part 2

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basic themes to keep in mind when limiting any minor fire risks present to your storage shed. Sheds will only be at-risk of fire if they are not properly maintained and protected, but a few simple approaches will help ensure this is never a concern on your property.

At A-Shed USA, we’re here to offer numerous storage shed options, including our ranch sheds, barn sheds and many other custom shed selections. In addition, we’re here to help clients with basic tips and expertise on fire prevention and overall maintenance to any of our sheds. Today’s part two of our series will go over some of the broader areas you should be hitting when it comes to not only preventing fires, but being protected just in case a fire or some other disaster type does take place.

Building Maintenance

Many of the themes we went over in part one to prevent shed fires involve storage and security of various items. Also relevant as a broad area here: Overall building maintenance, which will also show benefits in several other areas.

You should be covering everything from your roof to shed siding, screens and other areas. Make sure the ground near the shed slopes properly away from it. Rake or remove and leaves or other debris that might serve as fire risks, plus check for any gaps or leaks that might pose a risk.

Warranty Coverage

Zooming out even further, it’s vital to have proper coverage of your property in case of not only fire, but also other natural disaster risks. Even if these are very unlikely, fire especially given all the steps you’ve taken for protection, you do not want to be caught unprepared.

One of the key elements here is your warranty. At A-Shed USA, we offer 50-year manufacturer warranties on several elements of our sheds – this will vary between manufacturers and retailers, however, and you should check in advance. You should know not only how long the warranty lasts, but precisely what it covers.

Homeowners’ Insurance

Another vital theme here is homeowners’ insurance. If you already have this in place at the time you choose to install a new storage shed on your property, you must take the time to update your policy – it may not currently cover the shed, but you can usually change this easily enough. If you don’t already have homeowners’ insurance for some reason, now is the time to change that while ensuring both your home and your new shed are covered.

For more on protecting your storage shed from fire risks, or to learn about any of our custom sheds, speak to the staff at A-Shed USA today.