Fire Rated Floor Sheathing

Traditionally at 3 4 x 4 x 8 this panel cuts and installs with standard carpetry tool and equipment.

Fire rated floor sheathing. Rated sheathing refers to osb and plywood panels that are qualified for roof wall and subfloor applications while rated sturd i floor panels are a special panel intended for single floor applications. Dens solutions are industry trusted high performing fiberglass mat gypsum panels suitable for your wall roof ceiling and floor projects. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Fire resistance rated wood frame wall and floor ceiling assemblies building code requirements for occupancies such as stores apartments offices and other commercial and industrial uses building codes commonly require floor ceiling and wall assem blies to be fire resistance rated in accordance with standard fire tests.

Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. It carries an exposure 1 classification which means it can withstand normal exposure to moisture during construction. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. 2 hour exterior wall assembly ul design no.

Fire resistive construction gives time to discover a fire suppress it before it spreads and to evacuate the building if necessary. V337 2 hour interior wall assembly ul design no. Armoroc structural cement board is a fire resistant alternative to wood based sheet goods and poured systems. But the differences between rated sheathing and rated sturd i floor can be unclear especially when their uses are similar or even interchangeable.

Fire protection required for exterior sheathing even when wall is rated only from interior two layers of 5 8 type x gwb frt wood studs fiberglass insulation and frt plywood exterior sheathing. Applications e valuated by icc es for fire rated sheathing that combines flame spread and burn through resistance to meet fire codes. 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. Do more with less a building solution that provides strength savings and easy installation at an affordable price.

Armoroc is a lightweight fast alternative to poured concrete and because we offer a wide variety of ul tests and accept most finish systems armoroc is ideal for your fire rated. Lp flameblock fire rated osb sheathing is a component of the following code compliant fire rated assemblies. Replacement of fiberglass with 3lb mineral wool results in ul design v314 a viable assembly.