NUDURA ICFVL Fire-Rated Wall Forms
NUDURA ICFVL Fire-Rated Wall Forms combine insulated concrete form (ICF) construction with tested fire-rated assemblies, making them a top choice when a monolithic, structural fire barrier is required in stall and enclosure applications. Compared with claddings and batt systems on this list, NUDURA provides superior intact-fire performance and thermal mass that can reduce long‑term energy and repair costs, though it carries higher upfront material and pour costs than simpler sheathing or insulation solutions.
High fire-rating
Superior thermal mass
High fire-rating
Superior thermal mass
Review Summary
"Users praise NUDURA ICFVL for its strong fire-rating, excellent thermal performance and solid structural results, often noting faster builds and reduced air leakage; common complaints are higher material cost and a steeper installer learning curve."
Interlocks like blocks
Insulated concrete form system that creates continuous reinforced wall cores for high fire integrity.
Interlocks like blocks
Insulated concrete form system that creates continuous reinforced wall cores for high fire integrity.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
NUDURA ICFVL Fire-Rated Wall Forms combine insulated concrete form (ICF) construction with tested fire-rated assemblies, making them a top choice when a monolithic, structural fire barrier is required in stall and enclosure applications. Compared with claddings and batt systems on this list, NUDURA provides superior intact-fire performance and thermal mass that can reduce long‑term energy and repair costs, though it carries higher upfront material and pour costs than simpler sheathing or insulation solutions.
High fire-rating
Superior thermal mass
Interlocks like blocks
Insulated concrete form system that creates continuous reinforced wall cores for high fire integrity.
EPS form with poured concrete achieves tested fire-rated wall assemblies when built per listings.
High fire-rating
Superior thermal mass
Interlocks like blocks
Insulated concrete form system that creates continuous reinforced wall cores for high fire integrity.
EPS form with poured concrete achieves tested fire-rated wall assemblies when built per listings.
$300-600 CAD
HardiePlank Fiber Cement Siding
HardiePlank fiber cement siding offers a non-combustible exterior surfacing that balances fire resistance, aesthetics, and cost for stall partitions and exterior barrier systems. It is generally more economical and visually flexible than insulated metal panels while providing better exterior fire performance than combustible claddings; however, it does not replace structural or cavity fire barriers like ICFs or specialized fire sheathing in full rated wall assemblies.
Non-combustible cladding
Low maintenance
Non-combustible cladding
Low maintenance
Review Summary
"Homeowners and contractors consistently praise HardiePlank for exceptional fire resistance, long-term durability and realistic wood-like appearance with low maintenance; typical drawbacks are higher material cost and heavier panels that increase installation effort."
Wood-look charm
Fiber cement siding composed of cement, sand and cellulose fibers offering non-combustible exterior cladding.
Wood-look charm
Fiber cement siding composed of cement, sand and cellulose fibers offering non-combustible exterior cladding.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
HardiePlank fiber cement siding offers a non-combustible exterior surfacing that balances fire resistance, aesthetics, and cost for stall partitions and exterior barrier systems. It is generally more economical and visually flexible than insulated metal panels while providing better exterior fire performance than combustible claddings; however, it does not replace structural or cavity fire barriers like ICFs or specialized fire sheathing in full rated wall assemblies.
Non-combustible cladding
Low maintenance
Wood-look charm
Fiber cement siding composed of cement, sand and cellulose fibers offering non-combustible exterior cladding.
Durable, weather-resistant boards with factory finishes that resist flame spread and heat damage.
Non-combustible cladding
Low maintenance
Wood-look charm
Fiber cement siding composed of cement, sand and cellulose fibers offering non-combustible exterior cladding.
Durable, weather-resistant boards with factory finishes that resist flame spread and heat damage.
ROXUL Safe'n'Sound Fire-Resistant Insulation Batts
Safe'n'Sound mineral wool insulation batts are designed for cavity-fill fire and sound control, delivering high-temperature stability and excellent fire-stopping capability where interior stall partitions and service cavities need protection. Technically superior to fiberglass for sustained fire exposure and much more cost-effective for retrofit or partition work than full-panel or concrete solutions, Safe'n'Sound pairs well with Type X sheathing or HardiePlank to create complete rated assemblies.
Sound-dampening
Non-combustible mineral
Sound-dampening
Non-combustible mineral
Review Summary
"Installers and DIYers report ROXUL Safe'n'Sound provides excellent fire resistance and sound control, with easy fitting and good moisture tolerance; some users say it is pricier than fiberglass and can be itchy to handle without protection."
Quiet as library
Mineral wool batts that are non-combustible and maintain structure at elevated temperatures.
Quiet as library
Mineral wool batts that are non-combustible and maintain structure at elevated temperatures.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Safe'n'Sound mineral wool insulation batts are designed for cavity-fill fire and sound control, delivering high-temperature stability and excellent fire-stopping capability where interior stall partitions and service cavities need protection. Technically superior to fiberglass for sustained fire exposure and much more cost-effective for retrofit or partition work than full-panel or concrete solutions, Safe'n'Sound pairs well with Type X sheathing or HardiePlank to create complete rated assemblies.
Sound-dampening
Non-combustible mineral
Quiet as library
Mineral wool batts that are non-combustible and maintain structure at elevated temperatures.
High sound absorption and cavity fill make it suited for stall partitions requiring both acoustic and fire performance.
Sound-dampening
Non-combustible mineral
Quiet as library
Mineral wool batts that are non-combustible and maintain structure at elevated temperatures.
High sound absorption and cavity fill make it suited for stall partitions requiring both acoustic and fire performance.
$50-150 CAD
Metl-Span CF Mesa Insulated Metal Panels
Metl-Span CF Mesa insulated metal panels provide a factory-engineered, continuous insulated barrier that accelerates installation while offering tested fire-rated panel options for stall walls and exterior enclosures. Compared with masonry or ICF, these panels reduce construction time and labor costs and deliver high R-value per inch; they trade some mass and inherent robustness for speed, lower structural weight, and predictable manufactured fire-performance when specified with non-combustible cores.
Factory-insulated
High fire-resistance
Factory-insulated
High fire-resistance
Review Summary
"Commercial customers rate Metl-Span CF Mesa panels highly for rigid insulation, good fire performance and rapid enclosure of large projects, while downsides include higher upfront cost, occasional long lead times and the need for experienced installers."
Snap-fit speed
Factory-built insulated metal panels combining metal skins and a tested core to provide thermal insulation and fire-rated assemblies when specified appropriately.
Snap-fit speed
Factory-built insulated metal panels combining metal skins and a tested core to provide thermal insulation and fire-rated assemblies when specified appropriately.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Metl-Span CF Mesa insulated metal panels provide a factory-engineered, continuous insulated barrier that accelerates installation while offering tested fire-rated panel options for stall walls and exterior enclosures. Compared with masonry or ICF, these panels reduce construction time and labor costs and deliver high R-value per inch; they trade some mass and inherent robustness for speed, lower structural weight, and predictable manufactured fire-performance when specified with non-combustible cores.
Factory-insulated
High fire-resistance
Snap-fit speed
Factory-built insulated metal panels combining metal skins and a tested core to provide thermal insulation and fire-rated assemblies when specified appropriately.
Long-span, rigid panels enable rapid installation of insulated barriers and stall walls for commercial applications.
Factory-insulated
High fire-resistance
Snap-fit speed
Factory-built insulated metal panels combining metal skins and a tested core to provide thermal insulation and fire-rated assemblies when specified appropriately.
Long-span, rigid panels enable rapid installation of insulated barriers and stall walls for commercial applications.
$500-1500 CAD
CertainTeed GlasRoc Type X Fire-Rated Sheathing
GlasRoc Type X fire-rated sheathing is a gypsum-glass-mat product engineered to provide reliable fire resistance in wall and stall assemblies and to meet code-driven interior and exterior fire separation needs. It is a cost-effective, lightweight alternative to concrete or heavy panels for establishing rated partitions, and when combined with mineral wool or other cavity insulation it forms economical, code-friendly assemblies that rival pricier system-level solutions in many commercial stall applications.
Type X gypsum
Code-compliant
Type X gypsum
Code-compliant
Review Summary
"Contractors appreciate CertainTeed GlasRoc Type X for dependable Type X fire-rated sheathing and improved moisture resistance over standard gypsum; criticisms focus on higher cost and extra care needed at joints and trim details."
Thin but mighty
Glass-mat gypsum Type X sheathing formulated for fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies.
Thin but mighty
Glass-mat gypsum Type X sheathing formulated for fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
GlasRoc Type X fire-rated sheathing is a gypsum-glass-mat product engineered to provide reliable fire resistance in wall and stall assemblies and to meet code-driven interior and exterior fire separation needs. It is a cost-effective, lightweight alternative to concrete or heavy panels for establishing rated partitions, and when combined with mineral wool or other cavity insulation it forms economical, code-friendly assemblies that rival pricier system-level solutions in many commercial stall applications.
Type X gypsum
Code-compliant
Thin but mighty
Glass-mat gypsum Type X sheathing formulated for fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies.
Available in common thicknesses to achieve 1- and 2-hour fire-resistance ratings when installed per design.
Type X gypsum
Code-compliant
Thin but mighty
Glass-mat gypsum Type X sheathing formulated for fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies.
Available in common thicknesses to achieve 1- and 2-hour fire-resistance ratings when installed per design.
$30-70 CAD