Frequently Asked Questions | EmberSafe - Wildfire Defense Systems

How is the price of my home Wildfire Defense System determined?

The price of our home Wildfire Defense Systems is determined by 3 primary factors: 1. Square footage of property, 2. Thickness of brush/vegetation, 3. Layout of property (steepness, obstacles).

What will my Wildfire Defense System look like?

Our Wildfire Defense Systems are similar to sprinkler/irrigation systems. Our systems, however, do not rely on public water supply. A tote of Komodo is kept on the property, dispersing the fire inhibitor to sprinkler heads via concealed pumps. Our systems are custom fitted to your home and painted to match the exterior aesthetics of the home.

What does this mean for my home insurance?

We are working to change the paradigm of the home insurance industry as it relates to wildfire. At a time when homeowners are losing their insurance and rates are skyrocketing, industry leaders are working on a risk reduction solution to bring underwriters back into the conversation. Insurance underwriters look favorably upon properties with proactive wildfire defense infrastructure in place. Property owners with remotely activated Wildfire Defense Systems will be first in line for insurance consideration once their risk is re-evaluated by underwriters.

What is Komodo and how does it work?

Komodo is a safe, non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-corrosive, water-soluble, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly compound that serves as a highly effective fire protection agent to prevent destructive fires from starting in the first place. It is a fire retardant that is proven to minimize wildfire spread and potential damage to your property.

What is Komodo made of?

Komodo is an eco-friendly “benign by design” compound comprised of food-safe ingredients and earth minerals that work together in a proprietary formula to produce a powerful fire protectant, retardant, and suppressant completely free of PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters) and other restricted or harmful chemicals.

3. How does KOMODO work?

4. How much coverage do I get from 1 gallon of Komodo?

5. Is Komodo safe for wildlife, plants, pets, and children?

6. What materials are compatible with KOMODO?

7. Once applied, how long is KOMODO effective in preventing fires?

8. What color is Komodo, and what does it smell like?

9. Is KOMODO effective in establishing a “defensible space” around my property?

10. Is there a KOMODO service available to treat my home and business property?

11. Is KOMODO a certified and validated fire protection and prevention product?

12. Is KOMODO patented?

13. Is KOMODO readily available on the retail consumer market?

14. When we apply KOMODO fire protection to our trees, shrubs, and landscaping, will our plants be harmed and damaged by the KOMODO solution?

15. When we apply KOMODO fire protection to our trees, shrubs, and landscaping, will the effectiveness of the KOMODO fire protection solution be diminished if we use our sprinkler system to irrigate our KOMODO treated plants?

16. How much KOMODO fire protection solution do we need for our property?

17. Does KOMODO come with warranties or guarantees?

18. Is KOMODO fire protection available for commercial, industrial, and enterprise applications to cover large areas of property and infrastructure in high-risk fire areas?

19. Is Komodo a government-approved fire retardant spray?

How does Komodo work?

As a fire prevention and protection agent, Komodo prevents fires from igniting in the first place and prevents structures from being engulfed in wildfire flames. The simple application of Komodo on any combustible material, including structures and vegetation, will significantly reduce the possibility of large fire propagation. Komodo forms a uniform conformal coating that releases a combination of micro fire suppressants activated when exposed to heat. It creates a powerful shield that prevents materials from igniting or burning.

Is Komodo safe for my family and pets?

Yes, when used as directed, Komodo is completely safe for application on trees, shrubs, plants, grasses, and other vegetation. Komodo was tested to be five times less toxic compared to existing federal guidelines from US Forestry and USDA. It was determined to be essentially non–toxic to fish and mammals as tested by federal government labs.

Is Komodo visible once applied?

No, Unlike all other foam and gel based fire retardants, Komodo is completely clear and forms a translucent layer over vegetation and combustible material.

What materials is Komodo compatible with?

KOMODO is an easy-to-use and easy-to-apply green technology for fire prevention and protection that can be easily applied to nearly any material including woods and all related wood products; metals; glass; and most all cellulosic materials and organic substrates (trees; shrubs; plants; grasses; and related vegetation) to create a powerful “shield” against all destructive fires.

Is KOMODO a certified and validated fire protection and prevention product?

KOMODO has passed all USDA / U.S. Forest Service tests for burn performance; toxicity (mammals and salt / freshwater fish); corrosion and abrasion; non-metallics compatibility; and stability testing, with full certification and QPL (Qualified Products List) status pending. KOMODO also holds QAI (Quality Assurance International) and CAL Fire certifications for fire retardant efficacy.

Is Komodo a government-approved fire retardant spray?

Komodo products are approved for ground application on federal, state, and private lands by USDA and the U.S. Forest Service. The State Fire Marshal of CAL FIRE has also certified Komodo as an approved Christmas tree fire retardant.

NOTE: SURFACE TREATMENTS ARE NOT AN APPROVED FIRE RETARDANT SOLUTION PER WILDLIFE URBAN INTERFACE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 7A, SECTION 703.5.3 SURFACE TREATMENT PROTECTION

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