How long do you think the embers were on the oak floor to cause this kind of damage?
Question:I have renters who left burn marks from embers from the fireplace on my beautiful oak floor. The burns are into the wood, and not just on the surface. How long would it take for the embers to be on the floor to cause this kind of damage. I would say they were there at least a 30 seconds or longer to do this kind of damage. The renters are saying it happened as soon as the embers landed on the floor. That hard for me to believe.Does anyone have an idea?
Answers:
well embers are hot so yes it is possible. also 30 seconds is not very long to get something to pick them up with. accidents happen. more than likely they did not do it on purpose. they should have renters insurance. if they don't then i think you should make it a requirement for them to have it before you rent out any more property.
Wow. It burned through the fire-proof mat that is required by code, and burned the floor. I'd say the embers were there for at least an hour.
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