Up to code. never up
to chance.

At Hoover, compliance is only a starting point. Our FRTW comes through for building industry professionals committed to the highest standards of fire and life safety in every structure.

our story

Pressure-treated. Pressure-tested.

School or skyscraper, multifamily or multi-purpose structure, our mission has always been to make safety simpler for building industry professionals and the people they serve.

FRTW Education

Tap into continuing education from the industry leader.

Quick, convenient courses, certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for HSW/AXP credit and delivered by International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Education Providers.

our story

Built safer, so you can build safer.

We started in 1955 and haven’t stopped helping protect people and structures since.

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PyroGuard™

Pressure-impregnated, interior fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood for enclosed structural applications.

ExteriorFireX™

Pressure-impregnated, fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood for applications directly exposed to the weather or high humidity or damp locations.

Design & Construction Guide

Safer by design. Sustainable by nature.

This is your guide to designing and building with Hoover’s code compliant, pressure impregnated, kiln dried, fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood products.

News

News

5 Best Practices for FRTW Code Enforcement & Compliance

Building code officials carry significant responsibility, ensuring the safety of building occupants while balancing the interests of developers, architects, and others looking to advance construction projects and the investments they represent. They must navigate evolving

Hoover Treated Wood Products' experts, Dr. Dave Bueche and Chris Athari, discussing fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) solutions for safer structures, with Hoover branding in the background.

1-800-TEC-WOOD: Real-Time Help for FRTW Questions

When architects, contractors, lumber dealers and wholesalers, and building officials need immediate answers to their questions about fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW), Hoover Treated Wood Products offers a free and invaluable resource: 1-800-TEC-WOOD.   This dedicated helpline provides