Fire Resistant Roof Panels

Ultralight panels firecode 30 model 14113812408 view the drywall project collection 7 87 7 87.

Fire resistant roof panels.

Many structural materials will require underlying gypsum sheathing in order to achieve a good fire resistant rating and gypsum board is the most commonly used fire resistant interior finish. Gypsum board also known as drywall consists of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of paper. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Common underlying materials include a type 72 roll roofing material also known as 72 pound felt or 72 pound capsheet material and a panelized gypsum product.

Metl span s thermalsafe mineral wool panel achieves a one two or three hour fire rating for walls and 1 5 hours for ceilings to help ensure your material property and people are safeguarded from fire. Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. Manufactured using a highly effective fire retardant and underlaid with a fire resistant barrier this assembly is one of only a few synthetic roofing materials to get ul s class a fire rating. Usg sheetrock brand 5 8 in.

Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant. Metal roof systems are required to be fire classified because of the concern about the combustibility of the materials under the metal panels. Obviously since wildfires and the fire season has become increasingly worse it is important to note the roofing materials that are the lowest rated. A fire resistant or fireproof roof gives the entire structure a better chance to survive a fire.

Shingles are categorized into classes that identify their fire resistance. Fire resistant insulated metal panel systems utilize a mineral wool core to meet even the most stringent fire codes while delivering unmatched aesthetics and performance. An exterior fire retardant treated shake roof has a stand alone class b rating. A fire resistant roof includes the entire roofing system including the deck insulation underlayment and even the roof incline.

Expect to pay between 6 50 and 8 50 per square foot installed. Classes b and c denote progressively less fire resistant qualities. But by including a particular underlying material it can meet the requirements for a class a roof. And in many cases there is a building component roof deck framing directly under metal panels.

Thermalsafe fire resistant panel. Class c fire resistant roofing material. The roof sheathing material plays a large role in preventing ignition and slowing the spread of fire to other parts of the building.