Fire Resistant Roofing Materials

Fire Resistant Roofing Materials A fire resistant or fire proof roof always gives your home better protection against fire damages. Your choice of fire resistant roofing material makes a huge difference. Roofing Materials can be categorized into three categories depending on their fire resistance capabilities. Class I Class II Class III O Highest fire resistant Good fire resistant rating for these materials Low fire resistant rating for these materials rating for these materials Withstand longer in case of sudden fire disaster Withstand in case of moderate fire exposure Withstand in case of light fire exposure Burn time - 2 to 4 hours Burn time - 1 hour Burn time - 20 minutes Example - wood shakes, shingles, plywood Example brick, concrete, tile, slate, clay, fiber Example - shingles asphalt, metal, cement Fire Resistant Roofing Materials Features Asphalt Shingles Concrete & Clay Tile Slate Tile Mostly preferable in commercial and industrial construction. Both are fire proof and highly durable. But heavy and require additional structural support. Do not burn easily. Very expensive and require experts of roofing for installation. Can withstand fire burning through wood structural components of roof. Areas that are not in ever present danger, asphalt shingles are good to use. It heavy roofing material. Metal Roof Wooden Roof Highly fire resistant. Best for the coastline areas. Can be installed in different Can be burnt easily. Never use such material in fire prone areas and highly humidity areas. design. Also, mildew, abrasion, moisture and UV resistant. Issued & Published by Arizona's Roofing Cxperts ALMEIDA ROOFING INC. powered by Piktochart make information beautiful