Join the MRA | Member Login
Find a Professional
  • Why Metal Roofing?
    • About MRA
    • Benefits of Metal Roofing
    • Compare Roofing Materials
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Inspiring Metal Roofing Projects
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Metal Roofing Buyers Guide
    • Resilient Housing Guide
    • Metal Roof Sustainability Guide
    • Above All Else You Need a New Roof eBook
    • MRA News
    • Member Provided Resources
    • 3rd Party Articles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • Gallery
  • Visualizer
  • Ask The Experts
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Existing Metal Roof Questions
    • Installation
    • Is A Metal Roof Right For My House
    • Metal Roofing Benefits
    • Product Selection
    • Other
    • Archive
  • Find a Professional
Join the MRA Member Login
Sign Up Log In Add New Topic

TOPIC: Product Selection

Radiant Barrier - 'Fire Retardant' is 'Fire Resistance'?

Return to Product Selection

Return to Forum

Hello, I just wants to clarify whether the terms of 'Fire Retardant' and 'Fire Resistance' refers to the same meaning? If not, then what is the difference between the two terms? Is it all radiant barrier products must certified as Fire Retardant Class '0'? If they are not certified as Fire Retardant Class '0', then they can't be installed for the radiant barrier purpose? What if the installation is in non-fire sensitive area like the open area (food court, paveway, etc.), do the radiant barrier product need to certify as Fire Retardant Class '0'?
Passive Energy84

8/11/2014
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19754/find/
What are you referring to in terms of material wise? Radiant barriers? Codes are different from state to state as to what they will accept but I can't speak for certainty what Malaysia allows for. Most Radiant barriers will not qualify as an ignition barrier not to mention the more stringent thermal barrier in the IRC. Eric Novotny
Eric Novotny
An informed customer is the Best Customer!

8/11/2014
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/19755/find/

If you would like to reply to this thread, please log in. If you do not have an Ask the Experts forum user account, create one here.

  • About the MRA
    • Member Companies
    • Leadership
    • MRA News
  • For Professionals
    • Join the MRA
    • Industry Resources
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
©2018 Metal Roofing Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions