Fire Rated Roof Flashing

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.

Fire rated roof flashing.

View top sellers in. This test evaluates the following performance criteria. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Ul 790 is a quality assurance service listing.

The fire rating of a roof covering is either class a class b class c or unrated. A burning wooden block is placed on module as a fan blows at 12 mph. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Roof covering roof covering products are given a fire class rating of a b or c based on their tested fire resistance.

Flame cannot be seen on underside of roof within 90 minutes. Free delivery with 45 order. A standard fire test is used to determine the fire rating of a roof covering. Gibraltar building products 11 in.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The ul tests under ul 790 evaluate the behavior of a roof covering under three fire hazards exposure of the roof to intermittent flame. 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.