After rigorous fire testing, Mataverde® Cumaru hardwood decking and siding has exceeded the requirements for a Class A fire rating. Recent test results for Mataverde Cumaru decking and siding confirm that this beautiful and durable exterior decking and siding material is a “Class A” Fire rated hardwood building material. Mataverde Cumaru hardwood met the requirements for a “Class A” flame spread and smoke according to all the criteria of ASTM E84-10 testing, "Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials".
Architects, builders and property owners now have additional Class A fire rated 
building material options available to select for their outdoor projects and structures. Because Cumaru hardwood decking and siding has surpassed the ASTM International test requirements (formerly known as American Society of Testing and Materials) means that Mataverde® Cumaru hardwood decking and siding material also surpasses the requirements for other building code requirements including; IBC 8.1 (International Building Code), ANSI/NFPA No 255 (American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association) and UL 723 (Underwriters Laboratory). Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking and siding shares its distinction as a Class A fire rated building material with Mataverde Ipe hardwood decking and siding and FSC Certified Mataverde Machiche hardwood decking and siding.
Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking and siding is not only approved as a Class A fire rated building material, it is a truly beautiful decking and siding material with incredibly high performance ratings including high density, hardness, durability and scratch resistance. Mataverde Cumaru hardwood has a lot going for it; it has been successfully used in a variety of applications from the Coney Island boardwalk to outdoor furniture to sustainable rain screen siding for residential and commercial projects. Many builders, architects and other design and construction professionals have discovered the versatility, beauty and exceptional performance of Cumaru hardwood for their decking and siding projects. The Class A fire rating for Mataverde Cumaru hardwood adds yet another arrow into their specifications quiver as a targeted building material for sustainable design in exterior structures and projects.
Learn more about Cumaru hardwood decking and siding and other “Class A” fire rated decking and siding materials by visiting our website or following the links below:
Class A Fire Rating Test Results
Technical Information Resources for Decking and Siding
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