For buildings with wooden structural frames, a fire retardant skin can be used to reduce the rate of fire spread.
Swisspearl Largo Vintago
Swisspearl
Made of mineral fiber cement, these noncombustible panels can be installed as flashing or lapped siding. Vintago is offered in large format sizes and with a sanded surface available in ten colors.
EQUITONE fiber cement panels
EQUITONE
EQUITONE fiber cement panels are sound absorbent, fire-safe, and water- and wind-resistant. They are available in five smooth or textured finishes.
concrete skin
Rieder
Fashioned from glass-fiber-reinforced concrete, these facade panels are strong and lightweight. The mineral-based material is inherently non-flammable and is offered in a variety of textures.
Ductal
Ductal
This lightweight cladding system is self-supporting, insulating, and watertight. In addition to offering standard size panels, Ductal also custom makes precast facades from the same fiber cement materials.
STONESCREEN
Aerolite STONESCREEN
Made from lightweight reinforced foam glass, these stone composite panels are ideal for high-rise construction. STONESCREEN Aerolite is stable, will not corrode, and will be unaffected by extreme temperatures, frost, or water.
Allura Fiber Cement
Allura
Made for residential and light commercial applications, Allura Fiber Cement siding is resistant to UV rays, salt spray, and freeze-thaw cycles. The series is available in three textures, a wide array of colors, and 4-foot-by-8-foot, 4-foot-by-9-foot, and 4-foot-by-10-foot sizes.