Many structural materials will require underlying gypsum sheathing in order to achieve a good fire resistant rating and gypsum board is the most commonly used fire resistant interior finish.
Fire resistant house siding material nylon board.
Expect to pay between 6 50 and 8 50 per square foot installed.
The difference though is how the product holds up to heat.
Concrete block plywood siding fire resistant building materials metal roofing building materials abc siding all electrical supplies.
The california building code defines the terms based on a material s ability to pass a standard test.
Booster says building with materials that are sustainable long lasting and fire resistant will cost about 30 percent more than it would have if he had chosen a typical wood frame design.
Gypsum board also known as drywall consists of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of paper.
Siding products can be classified into three basic categories.
Nichiha s robust architectural wall panel rainscreen system and thick sierra lap board are ibc code compliant for use as exterior cladding in fire resistance rated wall assemblies.
A highly durable non combustible board for use in applications requiring a combination of moisture and thermal resistance as well as superior performance in fire.
Buy 30 or more 9 87.
Cement board with edgeguard model 172954 view the tile backerboard collection 10 97 10 97.
The board will not rot and can be used as an alternative to chipboard plywood or wood based cement particle board where greater dimensional stability is required.
Manufactured using a highly effective fire retardant and underlaid with a fire resistant barrier this assembly is one of only a few synthetic roofing materials to get ul s class a fire rating.
Flammable materials like wood are often made resistant to a fire by the use of flame retardants.
Usg durock brand 1 2 in.
Siding materials and coatings.
However there can be concern over the chemical properties and potential off gassing of these products.
Fiber cement siding won t ignite burn or melt when exposed to either heat or flames.
Common noncombustible materials include three coat stucco metal siding and fiber.
So if you do decide to install vinyl cladding on your home you can improve the fire resistance by adding 5 8 inch type gypsum boards with taped joints below the house wrap and siding.
Many homeowners looking for a fire resistant house siding may consider products such as vinyl which are technically non flammable as well.