Fire Rated Composite Cladding

Since the tragic events of June 2017 at the Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, the whole subject of cladding in construction has been an issue which no one has wanted to properly address. The truth is, not all cladding is dangerous but with so many conflicting messages, just who do you trust?

Fire-safety is designated by different grades to determine how flammable a material is and how long it takes to ignite. Most standard plasterboard, for instance, is classed as ‘half hour’ board because it will provide protection from fire on the other side for half an hour. Based upon these times to combustion, grades dictate at which height the associated materials can safely be used to prevent the spread of fire.

Given the confusion surrounding fire safety, it is understandable that conscientious residential homeowners are reluctant to embrace cladding as an alternative exterior decor option. All composite cladding products are combustible to a degree, largely due to the wood used within them. To address these concerns head on we have developed a composite cladding board which is suitable for homes, garden rooms and low-rise developments – and we have ensured all our products have a clear fire rating. Our Classic composite cladding range is Class C fire-rated, and our Deluxe & Slatted composite cladding ranges are Class D fire-rated. In most cases this means that NeoTimber® composite cladding can be used for buildings under 11m in height.

The heights at which a material of “Class-C” or “Class-D” fire rating classification can be used include all low-rise residential, garden rooms and single-storey buildings. This means you can go ahead and buy NeoTimber® composite cladding with confidence embellishing your front porch, gable end, garden room or extension.

Choose from one of the three premium NeoTimber® cladding ranges for your home and garden.