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 Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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Fired-Up Home Technology

The California wildfires burned 740,000 acres, destroyed 3,600 homes, and took 22 lives. Today you'll learn how ?fired-up? home technology is helping ensure that this type of disaster won't happen again. Tile was already the number one roofing product worldwide, but since the recent fires, there has been a burst of renewed interest in fire-proof materials, especially for roofs. Tile, whether concrete, fiber, cement, or clay, is in some cases being written into new zoning laws and revised building codes. In extreme fire-prone areas, it's not an option. Residential sprinklers are in the spotlight as well. They are heat-activated by fire, and it only takes one to snuff out a room and save lives. Another new product was created as a result of these fires, as well: Dow has just introduced a brand new fire-retardant spray foam insulation. These are just a few of the home technologies that are teaming up to save homes, money, and lives.

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