FRP ROOFING & SIDING PANELS

RFM FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVED PANELS
In the industrial and corrosion market, Resolite and Fire Snuf - FS25A are names synonymous with fiberglass reinforced polymer panels. Resolite started production in 1951 and in 1964 developed and produced the first fire-retardant FRP panel.

Over 50 years of production and development experience has gone into Resolite's RFM panels. These panels were tested at Factory Mutual Research Center and have passed both the Factory Mutual 25 and 50 foot Corner Test. Both tests were conducted on minimum 6'0" spans to simulate real world conditions.

In accordance with FM Standard 4880, Resolite RFM panels have been approved for unrestricted use as a wall, roof or ceiling without height limitations or sprinkler protection.

Resolite RFM panels also achieved I-90 Wind Uplift Classification and passed the Factory Mutual tough hail damage tests. In addition, Resolite RFM 11, 14 and 17 panels have passed ASTM E 108 and achieved a Class B rating with a maximum 3 in 12 roof slope.

The Resolite RFM insulated panel system was also tested and meets the FMRC Class 4453/4420 approval requirements.

RFM fiberglass reinforced polymer panels are formulated using the same halogenated isophthalic resin system as used in Tred-Safe and CRFS25A. All FM approved FRP panels must use additives to retard burning; these additives, however, reduce corrosion and weather resistance. When an FM label is not required, Resolite's FS25A, CRFS25A and Tred-Safe would be the superior choice for utmost corrosion and weather resistance. These panels carry a UL25 flame spread rating and are produced with our unfilled isophthalic resin system.
RFM Features
  • Factory Mutual Approved - meets the criteria for approval as a Class 1, fire rated plastic building panel without height or area limitations and without sprinkler protection.
  • FM Wind Uplift Classification - RFM panels have achieved FM I-90 Wind Uplift Classification.
  • Corrosion resistant - produced with a high quality isophthalic halogenated polyester resin system.
  • Embossed exterior surface - the exterior surface is embossed creating a resin rich surface for improved performance. The interior surface is smooth.
  • C/W Barrier protection - a protective barrier on the exterior surface of RFM panels that is fused into the resin/fiberglass matrix to give the panel even greater protection against degradation.
  • Multiple glass reinforcements - RFM panels utilize a high strength combination of glass reinforcement including bidirectional continuous strand woven and chopped strand glass.
  • Three types available - 17 (17 oz.), 14 (14 oz.) and 11 (11 oz.)
  • Three standard colors: available in three standard opaque colors - Stone White, Gray and Beige. Consult Standard Color Guide for more information.
  • Two standard profiles: 7.2 x 1.5" and 4.2 x 1-1/16";
    Two optional profiles - 7.2D x 1.75", 7 x 1.5".
  • Outstanding performance - backed by over 50 years of case history in the corrosion and industrial market.
  • Load/Span data - based on full scale tests to simulate actual field conditions.
  • Exceeds ASTM D 3841 - Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels.
 

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