Read the truth about painted, coated and laminated OSB used in lieu of noncombustible materials in our article: Roof Deck Fact Check.

Hoover now offers fire retardant or preservative treatment for laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and Scaffold Plank . Contact Sales via email (Sales@frtw.com) or phone (1.800.531.5558) for more information.

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc  supplies a comprehensive portfolio of pressure-impregnated kiln-dried lumber and plywood products for fire retardant and preservative applications. Contact Sales via email (Sales@frtw.com) or phone (1.800.531.5558) for more information. 

The building codes have a growing list of applications for fire retardant treated wood in building construction of almost all types.

Read about how the IBC recognizes FRTW for many applications where noncombustible materials are required in Type I & II Construction.

Wood use in Type I and II (non-combustible) Construction