Fire Rated Exterior Siding

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.

Fire rated exterior siding.

Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. This ul listed assembly is commonly used in type v multifamily construction in load bearing exterior walls. Lightning ridge 48 in. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit.

Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant. It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates. Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from both sides.

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. The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating.

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. 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. Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in.

While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible. 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. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel.

50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed. The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate. Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.

Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics. It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation.