Flower Pot caused $20,000 to home, be sure to remove yours
09-02-2010, 03:48 AM
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thanks for this information, we learn something new every day
Originally Posted by Quiltforme
Another thing to watch out for is glass dishes on a wood porch or see through bowls for dogs and cats. A neighbor lost his deck and almost his home becaue of the reflection of the sun. Think magnifying glass and ants.
09-02-2010, 06:10 AM
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My daughter's house caught on fire the same way. Fire Dept
said the late afternoon sun heated the dead plants and the potting soil until it started smoldering, then finally started a blaze. Plant was on her front porch. Melted the siding broke two windows, no flame on inside but lots of smoke damage. She has good home homers insurance. This occured not in the summer but on day cool enough to wear a jacket. Thank goodness the garden hose was working.
said the late afternoon sun heated the dead plants and the potting soil until it started smoldering, then finally started a blaze. Plant was on her front porch. Melted the siding broke two windows, no flame on inside but lots of smoke damage. She has good home homers insurance. This occured not in the summer but on day cool enough to wear a jacket. Thank goodness the garden hose was working.
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