If your home is near the hills or open space, your roof is one of your most important defenses against wildfire embers.
What Class A means
Roof coverings are rated Class A, B or C for fire resistance. Class A is the highest rating. Many homes in fire hazard severity zones are required to use Class A roofing when re-roofing.
Materials that can be Class A
- Many asphalt shingles
- Clay and concrete tile
- Certain assemblies with fire-rated underlayment
Beyond the roof covering
- Ember-resistant attic and eave vents
- Keeping gutters clear of leaves and debris
- Sealing gaps at roof edges and under tile
Check your zone
Cal Fire publishes fire hazard severity zone maps. If you’re in a zone, ask your roofer which requirements apply to your re-roof.
Class A and cool roofs together
Many Class A shingles are also cool-rated, so in hot, fire-prone areas you can often meet both goals with one product. When we re-roof in a fire hazard zone, we confirm the full assembly is Class A, not just the shingle, and that it meets the cool-roof rules that apply.
Questions about your roof? Call Crown Roofing and Repairs at (818) 350-2740 for a free estimate anywhere in the San Fernando Valley. Licensed C-39, CSLB #C39-1156638.