Fire Service Roof Types

Combustible products used for built up roof materials insulation foam asphalt water proofing felt paper rubber may be highly flammable and can lead to a separate fire above and below the roof.

Fire service roof types.

This flashcard style drill challenges firefighters to identify different types of roof construction and the hazards associated with each type. It s lightweight won t corrode and requires little maintenance. The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below.

Fire companies make this possible by accessing the roof with a ladder saws and other tools and making an opening on the roof s exterior then punching the ceiling out with another tool. To identify if a building is of an older style. As many people know wood is fuel for a fire despite the fact that it is a valuable and reliable roofing material. When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself.

Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. Forest reeder began his fire service career in 1979. Metal roofing can be made from copper zinc and steel as well as various alloys and comes in a variety of finishes colors and designs.

Metal roofing is non combustible and offers class a protection in combination with a fire resistant underlayment. If you have one of these roofing types you might want to look into replacing the roofing material for a more fire resistant option.