Fire Rated Exterior Siding

Exterior fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding.

Fire rated exterior siding.

The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments. It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible.

Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics.

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. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments. 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.

Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant. 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. 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. This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from both sides.

The highest rating possible for fire resistance. It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation. Earth valley faux stone 48 3 4 in. Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in.

This ul listed assembly is commonly used in type v multifamily construction in load bearing exterior walls. This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from the interior side only except when brick is the exterior facing. Lightning ridge 48 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.

Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. 50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed.