Fire Resistance Of Wood Siding

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Fire resistance of wood siding.

You may hear wood and immediately think that it s highly flammable. As the most economical of all residential roofing materials asphalt shingles make up. And we have a winner ding ding ding james hardie has been pinned by lp smartside. While that may be the case for.

What siding is the most fire resistant. However the lp smartside siding hit back with optional flameblockthat adds fire resistance to the overall product. Wood that has been treated with an exterior fire retardant chemical and that has passed a standard flame spread test after undergoing a specified weathering procedure consisting of wetting and drying cycles is called ignition resistant. Vinyl is the most popular type of siding for residential homes in the united states.

The reason for this. No trellises that easily catch on fire. It is possible to treat wood siding and shingles with fire retardant chemicals that can help prevent fires on your home s exterior. Many states cities and counties have banned these products for that reason and advise residents to find fire resistant alternatives.

Aluminum and steel siding are virtually peerless when environmental hazards. Metal sheeting is virtually fireproof. Flammable materials like wood are often made resistant to a fire by the use of flame retardants. Fiber cement can withstand high heat from fires.

Lp smartside was knocked on its use of wood which makes it less fire resistant. However many of these chemicals may need repeated applications may be covered by the paint which can then catch fire itself or may wear away over time leaving your home vulnerable. You have to use materials that offer at least one hour of fire resistance says santa rosa architect sara harrison woodfield. Fire resistant roofing and siding fiberglass based asphalt shingles.

An alternative to vinyl siding fiber cement a mixture of cement. As beautiful as things like traditional wood siding and cedar shakes are they are dangerous due to their fire susceptibility. There are two ways that combustible siding can make your home vulnerable to wildfire. While fire resistance won t make your home fireproof fire rated exterior siding will help protect the building and your possessions until the fire department can arrive on the scene limiting damage.

However there can be concern over the chemical properties and potential off gassing of these products. Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments.