The invention provides a fireproof and heat-insulating building material and a preparation method thereof, and relates to the field of building materials. The fireproof and heat-insulating building material comprises nanometer silicon carbide, stearyl alcohol, sepiolite powder, asbestos, calcium silicate powder, polyurethane, silk fibroin fibers, 1,4-butylene glycol, waste polyethylene plastics, phosphate slag, diatomaceous earth, activated carbon particles, glass wool, a cementing material, a set retarder, a thickener, a foaming agent, a water reducer and water. The preparation method comprises the following steps: (1) weighing of above raw materials; (2) crushing; (3) stirring; and (4) casting molding, demolding, piling and curing. The fireproof and heat-insulating building material prepared in the invention has the advantages of good heat insulation property, good fireproof property, environmental protection, energy saving and high compressive strength.