Cedar Tongue And Groove Siding Fire Rating

Flame penetration through the siding occurred more readily at less complicated lap joints.

Cedar tongue and groove siding fire rating.

Cedar siding enhances structural integrity durability and when treated by saferwood is proven to be fire resistant. Custom timbers and millwork. Composed of genuine western red cedar and fir bonded with exterior adhesives under pressure into an exclusive 7 ply engineered panel. Live edge slabs and burls.

The bonding method of full surface gluing meets the weather test and other requirements for exterior siding as specified under u s. Horizontal hand hewn cedar log siding can be installed on an existing home or a new build. Cedar siding paneling and roofing. Cedar tongue and groove.

Western red cedar tongue groove is widely used for its good looks and versatility. Cedar shingles and shakes. Our t g roof decking is available in douglas fir spruce western red cedar yellow cedar. Cedar siding adds distinctive character to any home or structure.

Many lengths are available including tree length siding to span the width of the exterior or interior wall. These cedar planks readily take paint or stain for a custom look. These products have passed the most stringent fire retardant tests mandated by building codes. Dca 5 post frame buildings.

It can be installed horizontally vertically or diagonally each method giving a distinctly different look. Both seasoned kiln dried and unseasoned green sidings are available. Fiber cement will not will not ignite when exposed to direct flame or extreme heat and has been rated for fire resistance rated construction astm e119. Cedar shakes and ridge.

For example a ship lap or tongue and groove lap joint provided greater protection against flame penetration into the stud cavity compared with a plain bevel joint. Cee better clear cedar boards. Your options include thicknesses from 2 to 4 and widths from 6 to 10. Dca 2 design of fire resistive exposed wood members replaced by latest version of tr10 calculating the fire resistance of wood members and assemblies dca 3 fire resistance rated wood frame wall and floor ceiling assemblies.

2 select knotty cedar boards. Rougher header garden cedar. Saferwood siding has passed astm s e 84 and d2898 and is icc compliant. Dca 4 cam for calculating and demonstrating assembly fire resistance.

Cedar siding will add fuel to the flame unless the cedar has been specially treated to be fire retardant. For your next contracting or home interior design for your next contracting or home interior design project select the 1 4 in. Cedar planks 18 pack featuring a tongue and groove design for reduced application time. With sustained flame exposure even noncombustible siding materials will eventually fail.

Both wood and fiber cement are a great choice for green siding.