Fire Rated Metal Siding

The code requirements for fire resistance of metal panels are logical and not overly burdensome.

Fire rated metal siding.

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. The mineral wool panel is rated for its 1 2 and 3 hour fire resistance qualities and provides satisfactory thermal performance and protection from the elements. The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate. And attached to each other with 7 8 in.

Metal panels were chosen for the new lake charles urgent care facility due to the longevity and durability it will provide for years to come. Thermalsafe fire resistant panel. Raised rib profiles of adjacent panels are over lapped approximately 3 in. Most metal panel manufacturers have tested their roof assemblies and most if not all metal panels and shingles can be used in class a fire rated roof systems.

Exterior profile options include shadowline micro rib or azteco embossed to meet all performance and design needs. The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible.

Rockwall fire rated wall panels consist of a unique rockwool mineral fibre core called conrock with laminated sheet steel permanently bonded to both sides. Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards strike. Long min 14 self drilling screws stitch screws 24 in. Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant.

Steel siding or brick optional not shown for fire resistance ratings from inside wall only steel siding or brick veneer meeting the. Factory applied sealant is available to help increase the speed of installation. Head office burlington on 1 800 387 7135. 50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed.

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. What is rockwall. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. The r value of this panel is 3 61.

Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. Mf fire rated panels are kingspan s mineral fiber panel option which provide a fire resistive rating of up to three hours. The highest rating possible for fire resistance.