Fire Rated Siding

Lightning ridge 48 in.

Fire rated siding.

Applications e valuated by icc es for fire rated sheathing that combines flame spread and burn through resistance to meet fire codes. Many fiber cement products carry a class a fire rating meaning that they can withstand several hours of heat before melting down. Fiber cement shingles and clapboards made from a mix of portland cement sand and wood usually carry a class a fire rating which means they can withstand 2 to 4 hours of high heat before your home s structure starts to fail. These wood products undergo a processing step whereby these chemicals are fixed or otherwise contained to prevent or minimize leaching of the chemical.

A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible against fire and will not spread flames. 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. The highest rating possible for fire resistance. While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind.

Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit. 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. 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. 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.

Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in. A durable secure home. Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics. Earth valley faux stone 48 3 4 in.

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. Note that most fiber cement sidings require a gypsum board underlayment to reach their maximum efficacy. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. 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.