Fire Rated Siding

Lightning ridge 48 in.

Fire rated siding.

Many fiber cement products carry a class a fire rating meaning that they can withstand several hours of heat before melting down. Applications e valuated by icc es for fire rated sheathing that combines flame spread and burn through resistance to meet fire codes. Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating.

While fire resistance won t make your home fireproof fire rated exterior siding will help protect the building and your possessions until the fire department can arrive on the scene limiting damage. Fire resistance rated construction the use of materials and systems in the design and construction of a building or structure to safeguard against the spread of fie within a building or structure and the spread of fire to or from buildings or structures to the wildland urban interface area. Note that most fiber cement sidings require a gypsum board underlayment to reach their maximum efficacy. In addition fiber cement is beautiful versatile and resistant to things like rot and termites as well so you can extend that peace of mind to other areas of home maintenance as well.

Warnock hersey fire resistance rated wall assemblies warnock hersey product listings standards products are certified against astm iso en can cgsb can ulc 1 hour fire resistive rated wall assemblies click the link above each design number below represents a james hardie 1 hour fire resistive wall assembly jh fcs 60 01. Earth valley faux stone 48 3 4 in. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel. The highest rating possible for fire resistance.

Fiber cement siding is the only siding on the market to receive a class 1 a rating making it ideal for any property where the threat of fire may be a concern. An alternative to vinyl siding fiber cement a mixture of cement sand and wood fibers manages to achieve very high fire resistance without sacrificing convenience and durability. A durable secure home. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit.

Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics. While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible against fire and will not spread flames.