I have an idea to save a house from burning down during bushfires.

Install a retractable house cover.
Made of fireproof material, it would be hidden away underground and a and flicking a switch would see it rise from the ground, in two parts, and cover the whole house.
Vision a retractable roof as those on observatories. This one would begin underground and enwrap the house.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

It wouldnt work.. The council would not allow it because it may endanger the pygmy striped earthworm or some such and demand a $20,000 per house survey and investigation before referring it to a sub committee for revue.😷

jackrabbit10 · M

be easer to clear the brush Frome the property. or brick house with tin roof.

Maturebate · 70-79, M

@jackrabbit10 Not fire proof. In a massive firestorm If any embers get into the roof space the house is toast.

https://www.nema.gov.au/our-work/resilience/national-resilience-action-library/design-buildings-withstand-fire

Maturebate · 70-79, M

It would prevent ember attack for sure, but I wonder about heat build up under the blanket?

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