Fire-Rated products & brands
BMD offers fire-rated products that deliver superior fire resistance in commercial and residential applications.
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Applications of our products
BMD supplies fire-rated products for use in every part of a residential project, including windows, vents, roofing, garage doors, eaves, walls, decking, and fencing.
Roofing
Roofs provide ample opportunity for fire embers to ignite debris. Fire-rated roofing products, such as asphalt composition shingles, metal, and tile protect against this danger.
Windows
Windows are vulnerable to direct flame and radiant heat, which can result in glass breaking and allowing flames to enter the home. Use dual-pane windows with one pane of tempered glass to prevent breakage.
Garage Doors
Add extra protection for vehicles and stored valuables by upgrading to a fire-rated garage door.
Vents
Vents are one of the main access points for embers to enter into a home. Use a California-approved venting system like Vulcan Vents, which resists intrusion of flames and embers.
Eaves and Soffits
Protect these areas with ignition-resistant or non-combustible materials, such as Shakertown or Dolly Varden.
Walls and Siding
Use ignition-resistant building materials that are WUI-certified from the foundation to the roof. Avoid any untreated wood coverings. Check out our offering from Dolly Varden.
Decking and Fencing
As extensions of a home, decks are often the first structures to come into contact with direct flames, which can travel to the house.
Brands We Carry in california
Vulcan Vents
A first line of defense against embers entering a home, Vulcan Vents are recommended by CAL FIRE over traditional open vent designs.
Dolly Varden
A brand produced by the venerable Shakertown, Dolly Varden products are among the only in their class to meet California strict High Fire Severity Zone standards.
Shakertown
Over the past 50 years, Shakertown has helped protect homes with fire-rated siding and exterior panels, without compromising their beauty.
Carriage House Door
One of BMD’s premium partner brands, Carriage House Door offers fire-rated custom wood doors designed for the SFM Standard 12-7A-1.
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Products we offer
BMD’s product catalogue includes a many brands that can meet or exceed the requirements for fire resistance, without affecting the aesthetics of a home.
WINDOWS
Direct flame and intense radiant heat conditions can cause glass breaking, and allow fire and debris into a building. Dual-pane windows, which include a pane of tempered glass, provides additional fire resistance.
ROOFING
The large surface areas of rooftops means ample opportunity for embers and debris ejected from nearby fires to land and spark a new blaze. Fire-rated roofing can help mitigate the risk.
GARAGE DOORS
A proper fire-rated garage door can provide critical protection against approaching fire, and in the worst case scenario, allow for more time to escape a blaze.
VENTS
Air vents are a primary means for ashes and burning embers to enter a home, potentially igniting dry flammables in the process. Fire-rated air vents can prevent this.
EAVES & SOFFITS
Traditional eaves and soffits are not made from fire-resistant materials, and by design could trap burning embers and heat, potentially sparking a fire.
WALLS & SIDING
Fire-rated walls and siding can provide critical protection against embers and extreme heat from nearby blazes, and give occupants a better chance to escape if needed.