Archive for March 10, 2016
EMIFPA Info: Information For Preparedness Planning
by John Helmich
EM Residents,
We have had requests for information on specifically two types of products: spray gel or foam fire retardant, and heat reflective film for windows. The following are links to information regarding these products. We do not recommend any specific product, so this is information intended for you to explore and utilize for your preparedness options. Thanks Dushan for your research on this!
Gels/Retardants
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_retardant – this is an explanation of these products
- http://www.consumerfireproducts.com/foam-gels-and-fire-retardant.html
- http://firebreakpro.com/wildfire-protection-systems
- http://www.flameseal.com/wildfire-fire-retardants/fx-wf_wildfire_fire-retardant/
- http://www.coloradofirebreak.com/fire-retardant-spray-systems/
Reflective Window Covering products
- RadiantGUARD® Ultima-foil Radiant Barrier Foil Insulation (500 square feet roll) U-500-B $94 on Amazon — rating 4.7* — blocks 97%
- ARMA FOIL – 51″ x 118′ (500 sq ft) — blocks 95% — Amazon rating 4.8* $70 + $15 (S&H) from https://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/ARMAFOIL.asp
- Super R Diamond Radiant Barrier 1000 sq.ft Perforated $71.50 + $4.50 (S&H) on Amazon — rating 4.9* http://www.enerflexfoil.com/products.aspx
- Enerflex Radiant Barrier Roll http://www.enerflexfoil.com/products.aspx $136 for 10 rolls (480 sq ft)
- 500 sqft (4ft x 125ft) of NASA TECH Commercial Grade SOLID Non Perforated, No Tear, Green Energy, Radiant Barrier, Reflective Insulation Attic Foil Roof Attic House Wrap SCIF RIFD — by AES — blocks 97% $60 + $4.50 (S&H) from Amazon
John Helmich
EMIFPA Community Education Outreach Coordinator
Twitter: @EMIFPA_NM