Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in.
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.
Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike.
This ul listed assembly is commonly used in type v multifamily construction in load bearing exterior walls.
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.
While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind.
The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate.
Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics.
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.
This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from the interior side only except when brick is the exterior facing.
Lightning ridge 48 in.
The highest rating possible for fire resistance.
Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit.
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.
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.
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.
Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant.
A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible.
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 fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding.
Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating.
It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation.
50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed.
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.
