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I saw a news picture of a home with a tile roof surrounded by homes burned to the ground. Are homes with tile roofs fireproof?

April 26, 2017burned ground Home homes News picture roof saw surrounded tile

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I saw a news picture of a home with a tile roof surrounded by homes burned to the ground. Are homes with tile roofs fireproof?

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Dectile concrete tiles consistently pass Class “A” burning brand tests, achieving the best fire resistance rating attainable. Most other commonly used roofing materials receive lesser ratings of Class “B” or “C”. Roofing products such as untreated wood shakes and shingles are generally unable to pass fire resistance tests.

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Concrete tiles are non combustible. The complete roof assembly maintains a Class “A” rating when first installed and throughout its life without periodic treatment. Buildings with Class “A” rated tile systems are eligible for the lowest fire insurance rates.