Consequently it s not a question of whether a fire can damage a structure but a question of when.
Fireproof siding materials.
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Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.
This is an example of a noncombustible siding of fiber cement shingles designed to look extremely realistic almost indistinguishable from highly combustible cedar shake shingles.
Flammable materials like wood are often made resistant to a fire by the use of flame retardants.
Expect to pay between 6 50 and 8 50 per square foot installed.
It simply takes longer for fire to affect fire resistant materials.
However there can be concern over the chemical properties and potential off gassing of these products.
Common noncombustible materials include three coat stucco metal siding and fiber cement siding.
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While no practical building material is truly fireproof well constructed houses and buildings can help prevent such tragedies by using materials that are relatively fire resistant.