Fire Rated Exterior Siding

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.

Fire rated exterior siding.

The highest rating possible for fire resistance. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. It also allows for the use of fiberglass insulation. Nst class a fire rated urethane interlocking stack stone panel.

Canyon s edge faux stack stone 48 3 4 in. 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. 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. Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates.

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 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. 50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed.

Lightning ridge 48 in. Exterior fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding. Gray fox class a fire rated urethane siding panel. The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments.

A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible. Class a fire rated faux stone siding panel finished nature spirit. The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate. While choosing exterior siding fire resistance may not be the first thing that springs to mind.

Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments. Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant.