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Are Roofing Shingles Fire Resistant

  • Jan 14, 2022
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When it comes to investing in your home, your number one priority should always be safety. Because of this, you should consider what kind of safety and protection your new roof is going to provide.

Roofing Shingles in Wayanad Kerala

How Fire-Resistant Are Your Roofing Shingles ?

  • The roof cover fire class is either Class A, Class B, Class C, or unrated. Unrated roofing shingles are the most vulnerable. The most common examples of  unrated roofing shingles are made from rocking wood and shingles that have not been treated with flame retardants.
  • Class A is the most fire resistant and should be an option for anyone living in areas prone to forest fires.
  • Typical Class A roof coverings include asphalt and fiberglass composite roofing boards, concrete or clay tiles. Some materials have a  Class A “assembled” fire resistance rating. This means that additional material must be used between the roofing shingles to achieve a fire resistance rating. Examples of “assembled” refractory class roof coverings are aluminum, some flame-retardant wood shake products, and recycled plastic and rubber products.
  • If you have a wood shake roofing shingles and don’t have or can’t discover manufacturer documentation that states the wood shake’s fire rating, presume it’s unrated.
  • Schedule a roofing shingles inspection with a roofing shingles  professional if you are unsure or want to confirm your roofing shingles type.
  • IBHS recommends installing a Class A fire-rated roofing shingles if your home is in a wildfire-prone location and your roofing shingles is unrated or outdated and has to be rebuilt.
 

Fire-Resistant Roofing Materials

1.Asphalt Roofing Shingles

  • Asphalt roofing shingles are a common roofing material that can be found on most houses, but they are also one of the numerous fire-resistant roofing materials available. 
  • Asphalt roofing shingles, unlike wood roofing shingles, can withstand a fire for two hours before catching, making them a fire-resistant and cost-effective option.

2.Metal Roofing Shingles

  • Metal roofing shingles is a lighter option for fireproof roofing shingles materials.
  • Metal roofing shingles are available in a variety of alloys, including zinc, copper, steel, stainless steel, and a variety of other metals.
  • These provide a non-corrosive, lightweight roofing alternative that is ideal for building wildfire-resistant homes around the country.
  • Another advantage of metal roofing shingles is the variety of styles offered.
  • Metal roofing shingles are available in sheets or shingles, are available in a range of colours, and can even be fashioned to look like wood or stone for a truly distinctive aesthetic.

3.Synthetic Roofing Shingles

  • Synthetic roofing shingles, such as polyurethane, are made from environmentally benign materials.
  • Synthetic roofing shingles are a low-cost alternative that offer strength, durability, and, most critically, fire resistance.
  • Synthetic roofing, like metal roofing, is available in a wide range of styles and colours, making it a very adaptable roofing shingles solution for any property.

4.Concrete And Clay Tiles

  • Concrete and clay tiles are another fire-resistant option that some builders and homeowners use in some parts of the country, though they are not as prevalent.
  • Aside from providing fire safety, clay tiles can give dwellings a distinct Spanish or Mediterranean flair.

5.Slate Roofing Shingles

  • Slate tiles are another fire-resistant roofing shingles  choice that is a little heavier.
  • Slate tiles, like concrete and clay roofing tiles, may require additional structural support to prevent the home from collapsing.
  • They provide the same high level of fire resistance as the other roofing materials on the list, with the added benefit of being more attractive.
  • In addition, slate roofing tiles are nearly indestructible in a variety of ways, making them one of the most long-lasting roofing solutions available.

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