Fire Resistant Ceiling Materials
Fire rated ceiling tiles overview.
Fire resistant ceiling materials. Rafter spacing can affect the installation of a fire rated ceiling. Our fire resistant ceiling tiles are engineered to meet the most stringent industry standards. Many structural materials will require underlying gypsum sheathing in order to achieve a good fire resistant rating and gypsum board is the most commonly used fire resistant interior finish. Select fire resistant ceiling tiles from a broad range of looks and acoustic options to meet your design and functional requirements.
Fire resistance is an important consideration for every ceiling system no matter how simple or complex. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. It provides fire rated barriers which are resistant to fire from above or below. The system design will depend on the performance requirements but normally comprises of promat make matrix.
There are various types of ceiling with different scope and intended uses which can increase the safety of a building. Resistance to incipient spread of fire risf floor ceiling systems or roof systems with an frl include the roof lining or flooring as part of the fire barrier. At armstrong ceilings you can choose from a variety of class a fire rated ceiling tiles and planks that meet building codes for residential and commercial spaces. Ceilings with a resistance to the incipient spread of fire state the ability of a ceiling to limit the temperature rise in the ceiling cavity shown below.
Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. These assemblies need to meet fire and smoke safety and environmental sustainability requirements. Gypsum board also known as drywall consists of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of paper. Class a fire resistance based on e 84 testing indicates superior fire resistance for building materials.
Always check with your local building authority which has the final say on fire rated installation but.