Roof Felt Fire Retardant

Building codes in fire prone areas often require fireproof or fire resistant materials to be used on the roof.

Roof felt fire retardant.

Shingles are categorized into classes that identify their fire resistance. Metal tiles are made of a material that does not ignite when on fire with a fire resistant barrier with a class a protection. Classes b and c denote progressively less fire resistant qualities. The benefit of metal tiles is that they are non corrosive and sit strong on houses with a steep slope.

Versashield fire resistant roof deck protection is a key part of the gaf lifetime roofing system 1 and has earned the good housekeeping seal. 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 fiberglass product used to give fire retardant treated shakes a by assembly class a rating. Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant.

Surface flame spread and ember generation requirements must also be met. Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. Class c fire resistant roofing material. In order for a given roof covering or assembly to be considered class a fire cannot penetrate through the roofing assembly into what would be the attic.

Most metal roofs are made of steel copper zinc and alloys that are best for the dry environment in nevada.