uPVC/ PVC cladding normally has a fire rating of Euroclass C or D, meaning this type of cladding is combustible. ... Although the spread of flames may be limited with uPVC panels, they will tend to char and fall away when exposed to fire.

Is uPVC cladding a fire risk?

PVC/uPVC or vinyl cladding products usually have a fire rating of C or D, which means this type of cladding is combustible. ... Although the spread of flames across the surface of uPVC might be limited, depending on the backing, PVC cladding will char and melt when exposed to fire.

Is PVC cladding fire resistance?

The PVC material does tend to char, and there is the chance it may fall away when exposed to fire, however it does not allow for much spread of flame across the surface area. Combustible materials behind the cladding may not be fire resistant and due consideration should be applied to these in the event of a fire.