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.

Fire rated metal siding.

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. 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. Raised rib profiles of adjacent panels are over lapped approximately 3 in. The r value of this panel is 3 61.

What is rockwall. And attached to each other with 7 8 in. Long min 14 self drilling screws stitch screws 24 in. Factory applied sealant is available to help increase the speed of installation.

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. Not only do these tough exteriors stand up well to wind rain hail and sleet they re also very fire resistant. The insulated metal panel is made with non combustible structural mineral wool core maximizing compressive strength with an exclusive double tongue. The code requirements for fire resistance of metal panels are logical and not overly burdensome.

Rollex navigator steel siding for example has a class a fire rating. Max along the lap. The class a rated centennial slate shingle from certainteed boasts the affordability of an asphalt shingle and the luxe look of natural slate. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.

50 to 100 per square enough shingles to cover 100 square feet installed. Most metal siding is rated as noncombustible which means that in fire safety testing it was shown not to ignite and spread fires. The highest rating possible for fire resistance. The fiberglass based variety also offers excellent fire resistance when installed with fire code compliant underlayments.

Head office burlington on 1 800 387 7135. Exterior profile options include shadowline micro rib or azteco embossed to meet all performance and design needs. 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. Steel siding or brick optional not shown for fire resistance ratings from inside wall only steel siding or brick veneer meeting the.

Mf fire rated panels are kingspan s mineral fiber panel option which provide a fire resistive rating of up to three hours. Building with fire safety in mind. A class a rating means it is going to offer the maximum protection possible.