If someone exclaims “The roof is on fire!” either the party is really jumping or we need to get out of the house as quickly as possible. When it comes to fire, the roof is often the most vulnerable part of our homes.
In regards to fire resistance, not all roofing materials are the same. Certainly, some houses are protected with fire resistant roofing of a class and type that makes them far less likely to suffer fire damage than other homes. In fact, some roofing materials actually make your roof virtually fire proof. And so, the best Tulsa roofing companies install high quality fire resistant roofing materials in order to best protect your home from fire.
Use Fire Resistant Roofing Materials
Our roofs are not just attractive architectural features. They protect our families and the things we treasure. Fire resistant roofing materials protect your home and the people you love that live inside.
Options for fire resistant materials include:
Slate – Beautiful natural stone, slate is very durable non-combustible roofing material. The “Beatles” of roofing material, slate is expensive but well worth it. This heavy stone should only be installed by Tulsa’s best roofing companies.
Clay Tile – As ever, clay tile is durable and will not burn. This traditional material is still an attractive way of making our roofs fire resistant.
Metal Tile – Critically, metal will not ignite. With a fire resistant barrier beneath, it provides class A fire protection.
Asphalt Shingles – 80% of shingles in America are asphalt shingles. Class A asphalt shingles can withstand the fire of a wooden structure for up to two hours.
Material Classification
There is a simple class system for categorizing material fire resistance.
Class A – Class A is the highest materiel rating for fire resistance. In other words, these non-combustible materials offer the best protection against fire.
Class B – Class B materials are typically combustible materials that have been treated with chemicals to make them fire resistant. Many communities in the Unites States ban the use of class B roofing materials.
Class C – Class C materials only survive mild fire damage. Materials like wood shingles fit into this category.
If you need roofing repairs or replacement, contact Solid Roofing. Talk to Tulsa’s top roofing contractor about replacing your roof with fire resistant materials today.
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