The market now includes advanced composite siding options, utilizing materials such as rice husks, mineral oil, and salt. These composites are engineered to achieve a Class A fire rating while ...

To reduce wildfire risk, Class A fire-resistant materials should be used for roofing, siding, and decking. Limiting combustible materials in walls, insulation, and decks further prevents ignition.

“Class A” roofing, which provides the best fire protection, includes asphalt fiberglass composition shingles, concrete or clay tiles and some metal roofing materials. Gaps and ends need to be ...

City staffers researched local prices for flame-resistant materials, including composite decking, before suggesting the amendment to the code. They found that Class A composite decking, which is ...