Fire Rated Exterior Siding

This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from the interior side only except when brick is the exterior facing.

Fire rated exterior siding.

Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel. It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires.

A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible. While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Exterior fire x treated wood siding combines the economy and natural beauty of wood siding with the insurance and safety advantages of fire resistant siding. Lightning ridge 48 in.

Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel. 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. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. These wood products undergo a processing step whereby these chemicals are fixed or otherwise contained to prevent or minimize leaching of the chemical.

The highest rating possible for fire resistance. Exterior fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding. The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.

The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments. Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. Earth valley faux stone 48 3 4 in. 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.

Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant. This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from both sides. 50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed. Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in.

It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit.