Fire Rated Metal Siding

In addition we offer a variety of colors materials and finishes so you can explore unique aesthetic opportunities across the building envelope.

Fire rated metal siding.

In fact metal is arguably one of the best materials to put on your home to reduce fire damage. The thermalsafe insulated metal panel meets the required ratings required for today s buildings through intertek and ul fire approval in both us and canada. This is an example of a noncombustible siding of fiber cement shingles designed to look extremely realistic almost indistinguishable from highly combustible cedar shake shingles. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating.

The fire resistance of natural stone veneer international s fieldstone veneer is amplified if it sheathes masonry block or icf framing instead of wood framing that hasn t been treated with fire retardant chemicals. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. Siding types that are the most highly rated when it comes to fire resistance include fiber cement metal and brick. The highest rating possible for fire resistance.

Our panel assemblies are ul class a fire rated when installed over gaf versashield underlayment or over min. And attached to each other with 7 8 in. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible against fire and will not spread flames. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.

Brick and stone also rate well for fire resistance. Long min 14 self drilling screws stitch screws 24 in. Steel siding or brick optional not shown for fire resistance ratings from inside wall only steel siding or brick veneer meeting the. Although vinyl is one of the most popular types it s not recommended if your home is at high risk.

Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are. Raised rib profiles of adjacent panels are over lapped approximately 3 in. This fire rated panel has superior structural characteristics and span capability. Max along the lap.

Common noncombustible materials include three coat stucco metal siding and fiber cement siding. In addition the panel provides good thermal performance and protection from the elements.