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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
How to retrofit an established building to improve its bushfire resilience
The CSIRO developed this guide. It provides information on recognising hazards around a property. It also covers issues to consider when retrofitting a home to make it more resilient to bushfires.
The website includes clickable links to detailed advice on retrofitting:
- walls
- roofs
- floors and sub-floors
- windows and doors
- sprinklers and shutters
- vents, weep holes and gaps
- water, electricity and gas
- maintenance.
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Owner
CSIRO
Audience
Homeowner, Industry
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Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
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