Roof Class Ratings

By design a tile roof is allowing air circulation under the tile which reduces heat transfer to the attic during a fire.

Roof class ratings.

Asphalt shingles are made of fiberglass sandwiched between asphalt and ceramic granules. Summarizing the result we would be looking at for a class 3 roof is earned if the sample does not crack when hit twice in the same spot by a 1 75 inch diameter steel ball. If you live in an area that s prone to hail this is the shingle you need. Class a is the highest rating offering the highest resistance to fire and unrated is the worst.

Your roof can have one of four fire ratings classifications. The fiberglass provides the strength while the asphalt often mixed with. Roofing systems must meet or exceed building codes and insurance requirements. These ratings are presented below.

The shingles with the highest level of satisfaction appear first lower levels come later in the list. After performing the test roofing manufacturers would be scored based on the resistance of the material getting a rating from 1 least hail resistant to 4 most hail resistant. Tile roofs achieve the highest attainable fire rating for both the product and installed system. Class f 110 mph class g 120 mph and class h 150 mph homeowners should be aware that wind velocity varies across a roof and causes different uplift pressuresdepending on wind gusts the landscape surrounding the home the shape of the roof and the design of the roofedge.

Fire ratings may pertain to resistance to fire from above the roof system the familiar class a b or c ratings or fire exposure from the building interior the underside of the roof deck. We have collected reviews on more than 30 different brands of roofing shingles. A class a roof is ideal for fire protection and may be required by your building codes depending on your place of residence. Fire ratings for roofs are classified as either class a class b class c or are unrated if a roof covering cannot meet the requirements for any of these classifications.

Astm e108 defines fire test methods for roof coverings. The benefits of northgate s sbs modified formula include a class 4 impact resistance rating the industry s highest superior weatherability and improved granule adhesion which make this arguably the most durable shingle in the industry. Class a class b class c or unrated.