How James Hardie® Products Perform During House Fires

Choosing the right material for your particular home features may be a bit difficult considering the costs, its durability, distinct qualities, and effectiveness. As accidents are inevitable, it is always ideal for homeowners to purchase something worth it, guaranteeing their safety as well as their property. Who wouldn’t say no to a siding or building item that is fire-resistant? Learn more about James Hardie® products in this post. 

Each household’s siding must pass the standards set by building codes and certified laboratories in order to qualify as fire-resistant materials. Here are some of the important terms that will be frequently used as you compare siding products and their qualities:

• Combustible is a material that can be considered combustible if it burns or ignites readily. If you have had natural wood and certain types of polymer for your roof repair, these are included in this category.
• Non-combustible is something that does not burn or ignite under tests that simulate conditions like direct exposure to flame and contact with embers.
• Ignition-resistant is a material that doesn’t ignite from prolonged exposure to open flame. During tests, exposure can last between 10 to 30 minutes.
• Fire-resistant is a term that applies to structures and whether they can contain a fire.

As one of James Hardie’s recommended contractors, we encourage homeowners and businesses to check their best-selling products that are ideal for boosting a property’s fire resistance. It should be noted that fire feasts on wood, even melting vinyl instantly. With James Hardie siding, it will not ignite when exposed to a direct flame, nor will it contribute fuel to a fire as they are non-combustible.

Moreover, it is still best to realize that no material stays unaffected by the heat produced by flames. Yet again, ignition-resistant materials can effectively slow down the spread of fire.

Pritchett Roofing will be here to help with any roof replacement, siding, or window needs. Keeping you comfortable and safe during this chaotic time is very important to us.  Reach us at (770) 343-7832 or fill out our contact form here. We serve clients in Woodstock, GA.