Fire Melts Neigbhor Siding

A husband and wife along with their small child escaped thursday morning as a fire destroyed their home and melted the siding of houses on both sides.

Fire melts neigbhor siding.

Both of our homes face north so the new windows are melting the siding on the southwest. It doesn t matter if it is a 100 000 home or a 900 000 home. Temple fire and rescue spokesperson thomas pechal said the radiant heat from the fire at 706 started to melt the siding of the home at 704 n. It happens when a home s vinyl siding melts from the heat of sunlight reflected off nearby energy efficient windows.

We went to one. Experts call the problem of melting vinyl siding solar distortion. Yes we have encountered this situation from time to time. My neighbor started a grill fire that melted the siding and cracked a window.

Nc home builders association is aware of this problem as well as the office of the state fire marshall. What causes siding to melt. We re told the fire melted siding on a home next door. A fire investigator was called to the scene near 800 east 31 place north.

Vinyl siding is an amazing product in many ways. Vinyl siding is melting off homes. My landlord refused to file a claim with insurance. Change language content.

If you ve noticed melted vinyl siding on your home the cause could be your well intentioned next door neighbor s new windows. Something strange is happening in newer subdivisions across the country. A neighbor arrived home to find the woman standing outside. Thank you for your question.