These light weight constructed homes use structural components that perform well in every situation except when the home is exposed to a residential fire.
The building officials and those in the fire service fully understand these elevated risks and they are trained to fight fires where light weight structures are encountered in a defensive posture.

The professional firefighters have some insight that most homeowners are not fully aware or cognizant of. Firefighters understand the importance of how critical a very quick response is for homes that utilize “Light Weight Construction” materials and methods.
Light-weight components enable the builders to capture significant cost savings but those savings must be weighed against the increased risk of fire related premature structural collapse that is well known and documented.
Firefighters know these houses can come down in as little as 3 to 5 minutes. That time frame has usually passed before the fire truck even leaves the fire station.
Sprinklers are absolutely the very best defense in “light weight” constructed homes that pose a unique safety risk in fire conditions.
Your Builder Can Easily Provide Residential Fire Sprinklers That Integrate Into Your Plumbing System as an Available and Affordable Choice for your Family in Your New Home.
Of course, having a residential sprinkler system does not mean you can start smoking in bed, leaving candles unsupervised, or finally give your kids those matches they have been wanting. The best way to prevent fire is common sense. However, the best way to save lives and property once the fire has begun is a dependable home fire sprinkler system.
Today more than ever residential sprinklers are a wise investment.
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