Fire Rated Exterior Siding

A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible.

Fire rated exterior siding.

Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant. The highest rating possible for fire resistance. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit.

It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates. These wood products undergo a processing step whereby these chemicals are fixed or otherwise contained to prevent or minimize leaching of the chemical. While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel.

Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel. Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments. 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. Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are pressure impregnated with chemicals that improve the fire performance characteristics. This assembly is fire rated for 1 hour from both sides. 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.

Earth valley faux stone 48 3 4 in. 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. 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. It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation.

50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed. Exterior fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding. 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.

Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires.