Fire Rated Decking Products

Duradek vinyl decking is a little different from many deck waterproofing products.

Fire rated decking products. It performed better than other composite decking products when tested by fire officials although there s variation in the flammability ratings of trex s product lines. Our unique quick fix decking board sheet at 600mm wide x 16mm deep x 2700mm long. Duradek vinyl deck membranes have class a class c fire ratings. Bal 40 and bal fz fire rated decking products.

The untreated redwood far right and the wood plastic composite at the center comply with california building code chapter 7a requirements for. Additionally our concrete waterproofing products offer excellent protection in industries where surfaces experience heavy shock impact high temperatures or exposure to chemicals. A company called trex has developed fire resistant composite decking. 2 15 per lineal foot.

For bal 40 and or bal fz ubiq offers two options for decking products. Even though noncombustible decking products are available e g metal decking and lightweight concrete many decking products are combustible. Potentially saving not only the deck but the entire home. University of california cooperative extension this field demonstration shows the performance of three decking products approximately 35 minutes after a standard 6 inch by 6 inch class b burning brand was placed on the top surface of each deck.

Ipe also won t transfer heat from the bottom of the board to the top like the other decking products. Our standard individual wide form decking board at 140mm wide x 19mm deep x 2700mm long which must be laid with no spacing between the individual boards. Marine and pool applications and more. Not all composite decking is created equal though be sure to check fire ratings before you buy.

Grm biowood australia s classique and bal 29 rated premium ranges of composite decking are time tested low maintenance products that are ideal for residential educational and commercial environments including hotels ship decks. In many states especially in california having a class a fire rated non combustible decking is a must. So if fire resistance is important to you although fireproof proof decking doesn t exist azek or ipe are going to perform the best under those conditions. Decks are a potential source for spreading fire to the home especially in areas at high risk of forest fires.