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What does the U.L. fire resistance rating for a shingle mean?

April 26, 2017mean rating resistance shingle

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What does the U.L. fire resistance rating for a shingle mean?

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The Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) ratings signify that the shingles were manufactured to pass a certain set of standards to qualify as fire resistant. Organic shingles carry a U.L. Class C fire resistance rating. Fiber glass shingles carry a U.L. Class A fire resistance rating. Either is appropriate for NY residential applications. Your contractor or local building codes officer can tell you what the requirements are for you particular area.