Last Australian summer brought with it some of the worst fires the sate of Victoria had seen in recorded history.  Many people lost their houses and more than 200 lot their lives. This coming summer promises to be another deadly one with authorities expecting even worse conditions.

Many people may be considering adding another rain water tank for fire fighting purposes or perhaps even replacing one damaged by fire last summer. Before you buy a rainwater tanks, consider the effects fire may have before making your purchase.

The simple facts are that plastics melts and concrete can crack under extreme heat. So to prevent fire damage to rainwater tanks try to have them installed underground or at least in a protected spot under the house. The longer your tanks last the longer they can hold water to help protect your home from fire.

For more info, check with your your local rainwater tank supplier.