Fire Rated Roof Flashing

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Fire rated roof flashing.

This test evaluates the following performance criteria. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. View top sellers in. 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.

Roof covering roof covering products are given a fire class rating of a b or c based on their tested fire resistance. Free delivery with 45 order. 1 flame penetration through the roof covering into the attic space 2 flame spread over the surface of the roof covering and 3 the propensity for the roof covering to become dislodged and generate embers. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

A standard fire test is used to determine the fire rating of a roof covering. Rubber electrical mast split pipe boot roof flashing in black model 81746 37 27 37 27. A burning wooden block is placed on module as a fan blows at 12 mph. Gibraltar building products 11 in.

Ul 790 is a quality assurance service listing. The ul tests under ul 790 evaluate the behavior of a roof covering under three fire hazards exposure of the roof to intermittent flame. An unrated roof is the most vulnerable the most common example of an unrated roof covering is one made using non fire retardant treated wood shakes or shingles.