A Quick Guide on Roof Fire Ratings

The roof is your home’s primary form of defense against the elements, but it’s also the part of your home that’s most susceptible to catching fire. Winds carrying embers can reach your roof well before wildfires do. To reduce the risk of fire damage, most building codes require homeowners to use fire-rated roofing materials.

In general, there are four fire rating classifications. [company_name], your trusted roofing contractor, elaborates on the different fire rating classifications below: