Fire Resistant Roof Panels

Metal roof systems are required to be fire classified because of the concern about the combustibility of the materials under the metal panels.

Fire resistant roof panels.

Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. Classes b and c denote progressively less fire resistant qualities. Manufactured using a highly effective fire retardant and underlaid with a fire resistant barrier this assembly is one of only a few synthetic roofing materials to get ul s class a fire rating. The 2012 and 2015 ibc in section 1505 of chapter 15 states that fire.

Many structural materials will require underlying gypsum sheathing in order to achieve a good fire resistant rating and gypsum board is the most commonly used fire resistant interior finish. 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. Have a look at ecostar s recycled rubber majestic slate traditional tiles. But by including a particular underlying material it can meet the requirements for a class a roof.

Expect to pay between 6 50 and 8 50 per square foot installed. Class c fire resistant roofing material. Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant. And in many cases there is a building component roof deck framing directly under metal panels.

Fire resistant insulated metal panel systems utilize a mineral wool core to meet even the most stringent fire codes while delivering unmatched aesthetics and performance. An exterior fire retardant treated shake roof has a stand alone class b rating. Obviously since wildfires and the fire season has become increasingly worse it is important to note the roofing materials that are the lowest rated. Gypsum board also known as drywall consists of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of paper.

Thermalsafe fire resistant panel. A fire resistant or fireproof roof gives the entire structure a better chance to survive a fire. The roof sheathing material plays a large role in preventing ignition and slowing the spread of fire to other parts of the building. The insulated metal panel is made with non combustible structural mineral wool core maximizing compressive strength with an exclusive double tongue.

Common underlying materials include a type 72 roll roofing material also known as 72 pound felt or 72 pound capsheet material and a panelized gypsum product. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Usg sheetrock brand 5 8 in.