[Strawbale] Breathability of Wood Shakes and Roofing Felt

[Amy and Jim Rankin]

When the fire gets that hot and close, it can even ignite flammable things 
inside the windows (like curtains), and I hope no one would still be there 
trying to save the structure, so at that point I believe the homeowner is 
out of luck.

Jim

 I thought my protection from
> fire was high until I read about a SB home in California that burned
> to the ground, and it was as fire proofed as mine is.  Problem is
> that the trees were close, it was a fire storm and the heat burned
> through all that protection and set the house on fire.  I was shocked
> and dismayed that it could happen, not being aware just how
> devastating a fire storm can be.
>
> regards,
> dion
>