Shed Defence Systems
Stop a shed fire from becoming a house fire.
Sheds are often the first building on a property to catch fire. They hold fuel, machinery, hay, timber and chemicals, and they usually have gaps under roller doors and along roof lines where embers can blow straight in. Paterson Bushfire Defence installs shed defence systems that protect these buildings and stop a shed fire from spreading to your home.
How a shed defence system works
A shed defence system uses roof-mounted sprinklers to wet the roof, walls and surrounding ground before and during ember attack. We design each system to the size and shape of your shed, and position sprinklers so they cover doors, vents and other openings where embers collect.
Connect it to your house system
Your shed system can run from its own pump and tank, or connect to the bushfire sprinkler system on your house so the whole property is protected from one firefighting supply. We use metal pipework above ground, because plastic fittings can melt in radiant heat, and pumps that run on petrol or diesel so they work when the power goes out.
We install shed defence systems for farms, lifestyle blocks and rural properties across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa. Every job is carried out by our licensed plumbers, and we can return each year to service the pump and test the sprinklers before the Fire Danger Season.
Why choose Paterson Bushfire Defence
- Licensed plumbers, part of Paterson Trades Group with four generations of plumbing experience in South Australia
- 25-year labour warranty on our installations
- 5.0-star Google rating from over 120 reviews for our Paterson Plumbing team
- Davey and Reefe fire fighting pumps, sized to your property
- Installed to South Australia’s bushfire building standard (MBS 008) where it applies
- Pre-season servicing so your system is ready every summer
Related services: Property Protection Systems · Pump Installation · Water Tank Installation
Protect your shed before summer
Sheds are often the first building to catch fire, and the hardest to replace. Call 08 8337 4969 or request a quote online, and we will inspect your shed and water supply and give you a price.
FAQs
Can my shed system connect to my house bushfire sprinklers?
Yes. We can run both from one pump and water supply if it has enough capacity, or install a separate system for the shed.
Do I need a separate water tank for my shed?
Not always. We check your existing water supply and tell you whether it can support both buildings.
Will sprinklers damage machinery or stored hay?
The sprinklers are mounted on the outside of the shed to wet the roof and walls, so they do not spray inside the building.
How much does a shed defence system cost?
The price depends on the shed size, pump and water supply. We provide a fixed quote after inspecting your property.
