Fire Rated Metal Siding

Raised rib profiles of adjacent panels are over lapped approximately 3 in.

Fire rated metal siding.

Common noncombustible materials include three coat stucco metal siding and fiber cement siding. Brick and stone also rate well for fire resistance. Long min 14 self drilling screws stitch screws 24 in. Our panel assemblies are ul class a fire rated when installed over gaf versashield underlayment or over min.

In addition the panel provides good thermal performance and protection from the elements. The highest rating possible for fire resistance. Exterior rated fire retardant treated frt wood products are. And attached to each other with 7 8 in.

Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. The ul fire rating for all our roofing panels has been expanded. 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. Siding types that are the most highly rated when it comes to fire resistance include fiber cement metal and brick.

In addition we offer a variety of colors materials and finishes so you can explore unique aesthetic opportunities across the building envelope. Centria s insulated metal wall panels deliver extraordinary performance backed by centria s industry leading advanced thermal and moisture protection atmp technology. 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. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires.

This fire rated panel has superior structural characteristics and span capability. 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. Use a fire rated mortar like metacaulk and periodically repair cracks to lessen the likelihood that the heat of a fire will cause the stones to pop off.

Steel siding or brick optional not shown for fire resistance ratings from inside wall only steel siding or brick veneer meeting the. Max along the lap.