Fireproof Siding Materials

While no practical building material is truly fireproof well constructed houses and buildings can help prevent such tragedies by using materials that are relatively fire resistant.

Fireproof siding materials.

However there can be concern over the chemical properties and potential off gassing of these products. That means homeowners have up to an hour before the material will give into the heat of a fire and begin spreading flames into the interior walls. Consequently it s not a question of whether a fire can damage a structure but a question of when. This is an example of a noncombustible siding of fiber cement shingles designed to look extremely realistic almost indistinguishable from highly combustible cedar shake shingles.

It simply takes longer for fire to affect fire resistant materials. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. When properly installed against fire resistant materials plaster siding also known as stucco regularly achieves a one hour fire rating. Have a look at ecostar s recycled rubber majestic slate traditional tiles.

Steel siding not only offers protection against a fire it is also naturally resistant and does not require the use of fire resistant treatments. Expect to pay between 6 50 and 8 50 per square foot installed.