Roof Sheathing Fire Proofing Paint

White flat latex intumescent fireproofing flame retardant paint sample for wood.

Roof sheathing fire proofing paint.

With its exposure 1 classification lp flameblock sheathing in roof deck applications is able to withstand exposure to moisture during normal construction delays. Ffe is a premium 100 acrylic paint. Flameoff coatings is a manufacturer for fireproof paint and coatings dedicated to providing high quality coatings products related to fire protection for residential commercial and industrial buildings. An engineered wood product fire rated osb sheathing such as lp flameblock sheathing eliminates a layer of gypsum by combining an ignition resistant cementitious coating with a layer of osb.

As leading developers in this industry we are dedicated to minimizing the casualties and destruction associated with fire disasters. Intumescent coatings often referred to as intumescent paint are used in buildings as a passive fire resistance measure. If doing a remodel on a two family dwelling and the common wall between the two units is disturbed your local jurisdiction may require a minimum of 5 8 type x drywall to be applied to the common wall of the side being remodeled. It carries an exposure 1 classification which means it can withstand normal exposure to moisture during construction.

Fire resistance shall run from foundation to underneath the roof sheathing. Structural steel is the most commonly protected material but protection can include other materials such as sheet metal sheetrock composite panels and interior woods. Flameoff fire barrier paint is an intumescent paint that can be applied to most building materials. Another type of intumescent product is a firestopping pillow or putty that is used to protect openings from fire.

This type of product offers the structural strength of traditional osb along with icc certified fire code compliance. Examples of roof coverings with a by assembly fire rating include aluminum some fire retardant wood shake products and recycled plastic and. Lp flameblock fire rated osb sheathing helps you meet fire codes while reducing dead load and wall thickness versus common alternatives. Some materials have a by assembly class a fire rating meaning that additional materials must be used between the roof covering and the roof sheathing in order to attain the fire rating.

A fire resistant roof includes the entire roofing system including the deck insulation underlayment and even the roof incline. Firetect wt 102 8 oz.