Fire Rated Metal Siding

Fire resistance rated construction the use of materials and systems in the design and construction of a building or structure to safeguard against the spread of fie within a building or structure and the spread of fire to or from buildings or structures to the wildland urban interface area.

Fire rated metal siding. 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. The ul fire rating for all our roofing panels has been expanded. Steel siding or brick optional not shown for fire resistance ratings from inside wall only steel siding or brick veneer meeting the. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires.

Once rockwall panels have been installed according to the specific intertek warnock hersey certification guidelines the assembly provides 1 2 and 3 hours of fire resistance with a 4 5 and 6 core thickness respectively. In addition the panel provides good thermal performance and protection from the elements. And attached to each other with 7 8 in. Exterior profile options include shadowline micro rib or azteco embossed to meet all performance and design needs.

Our panel assemblies are ul class a fire rated when installed over gaf versashield underlayment or over min. The highest rating possible for fire resistance. Rockwall fire rated wall panels consist of a unique rockwool mineral fibre core called conrock with laminated sheet steel permanently bonded to both sides. This fire rated panel has superior structural characteristics and span capability.

Brick and stone also rate well for fire resistance. Mf fire rated panels are kingspan s mineral fiber panel option which provide a fire resistive rating of up to three hours. In fact metal is arguably one of the best materials to put on your home to reduce fire damage. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.

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. Factory applied sealant is available to help increase the speed of installation. Although vinyl is one of the most popular types it s not recommended if your home is at high risk. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible against fire and will not spread flames.

Long min 14 self drilling screws stitch screws 24 in. Integrates with kingspan s karrierrail to accommodate a variety of rainscreen options. Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. Raised rib profiles of adjacent panels are over lapped approximately 3 in.

Max along the lap.