Australia poised to weather even more extremes

A recent climate report by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology suggested Australia is poised to experience even more extreme weather events in the near-future.

The report said there had been a long-term increase in extreme fire weather and in the length of the fire season across large parts of Australia since the 1950s.

According to the CSIRO, southern and eastern Australia has seen the brunt of this increase.

Australian Outdoor Living CEO Chris Taylor said the ongoing bushfire threat has caused homeowners to look for ways to improve their existing properties.

“We’re seeing more people installing roller shutters and steel pergolas and verandahs,” Mr Taylor said.

“Well-designed home improvements such as these can add that extra level of protection during a bushfire.”

Dozens of homes and businesses were lost in South Australia and New South Wales during the 2018-19 bushfire season, and NSW experienced 525 fires in one horror July week.

According to Mr Taylor, taking measures to improve your property could be seen as investing in the future.

“Extreme weather events are becoming more common, so taking steps now to protect your home in the years to come is so important,” he said.