Fire Rated Roofing Felt

Fires that originate outside of the structure itself.

Fire rated roofing felt. This product slows down fire burning similar to what a roof shingle would do so it is ideal under metal roofs where the shingles have been removed. Roofing underlayment or felt is usually required for the ul fire rating to apply since shingles are usually tested with underlayment. So for the national class designations aa is the top fire rating possible for a flat roof build up. The roof deck should be sound and level before laying the underlayment.

Firesmart capsheets provide a fire protection layer shielding the roof from both spread of flame and fire penetration. Versashield fire resistant roof deck protection provides the very best fire protection. Class a is the highest rating offering the highest resistance to fire and unrated is the worst. The synthetic roof underlayments are far superior and many jurisdictions no longer allow felt.

Fire ratings for roofs are classified as either class a class b class c or are unrated if a roof covering cannot meet the requirements for any of these classifications. The rating scale is relatively simple and is rated from a to c. This is also why materials themselves are rated in respect to how long it would take fire to affect its structural abilities. The key is to construct a building in which a fire would take effect slowly allowing the occupants plenty of time to escape.

The highest rating meaning the most fire resistant is classified as class a and is able to withstand severe fire exposure. Firesmart is a flat roofing membrane system. Architects contractors and building and homeowners select metal roofing for its longevity durability and energy saving qualities. Fifteen pound or heavier felt underlayment is required by code in some areas.

They can withstand strong wind gusts flying debris and hail. Roof covering packaging that encloses shingles or other roofing that have a fire rating will display the level of fire or wind resistance rating of the materials. It simply takes longer for fire to affect fire resistant materials. Versashield fire resistant roof deck protection is a key part of the gaf lifetime roofing system 1 and has earned the good housekeeping seal.

Metal roofs are durable and can last up to 75 years. Metal roofs with rustproof coatings do not crack. One product which is included in tested flat roof buildups which achieves an aa rating is sig s signature torch on system exclusive to sig design technology. They are a class a fire rated roof covering.

The different roofing materials that are available for installation on your home are all evaluated for their fire resistant capabilities. In some jurisdictions roof assemblies are required to be fire resistant. Also felt is flamable. Felt will become brittle like a potato chip and crumble with time.

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