Are you a building material dealer looking for a high-margin product with less competition? Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is gaining popularity among professionals seeking reliable, cost-effective solutions for building code compliance. Our latest white paper, “Selling FRTW” by Dr. Dave Bueche, Hoover’s Director of Fire & Life Safety Codes, explains the
With the rise of devastating fires across the country, especially in residential buildings where many families live, the importance of fire protection cannot be overstated. Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) presents a highly effective solution to mitigate fire spread, earning support from building owners, managers, designers, fire officials, and residents. Dr. Dave
On Friday, June 28th, the team at Ingui Architecture in downtown Manhattan gathered for a lunch and learn session led by Jim Gogolski, Architectural/Code Specialist for Hoover Treated Wood Products. The session, part of a 1-hour continuing education program, was a deep dive into the advantages and applications of fire-retardant-treated
At Hoover, our mission is clear: to make people and their environments—where they live, work, and play—safer. By promoting the use of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) products, Hoover is redefining the conversation around fire safety, life safety, and innovation in construction. However, this mission starts with one essential group—our team and
June is National Safety Month, as declared by the National Safety Council, and it’s an ideal time to celebrate our dedication to ensuring a safe workplace. Safety is not just a priority; it’s ingrained in Hoover’s company culture because we genuinely value the well-being of our employees. Ensuring that each
The first week of March, the Hoover Treated Wood Products Architectural and Codes team packed their bags and headed to Loveland, Colorado for the 39th annual Educational Institute hosted by the Colorado Chapter International Code Council. Hoover has a longstanding relationship with the Colorado code community and has been
Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) led a seminar on fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) for code professionals at the annual EduCODE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hoover industry experts, Chris Athari and Jim Gogolski provided more than 16 hours of hands-on instruction to nearly 100 building, fire and code enforcement professionals.
In the mid to late 1980s, Hoover expanded into international sales, specifically the Asian market. Recognizing the significance of cultural symbols, Hoover adopted the famous dragon logo. As a part of our recent brand development research, we discovered the dragon was highly recognized across our customer base and was included
Certification allows PyroGuard™ users to breathe easier! PyroGuard™ treatment has earned UL’s GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD GOLD Certifications. Recognized and referenced by over 400 codes, rating systems, and procurement policies worldwide, GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD GOLD Certifications require that products meet some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive limits for low
Have you ever wondered why some items within UL Certification designs have asterisks* following an item’s description? Here’s your answer. Most UL fire resistance-rated certifications (designs) consist of various specified components constructed in a very specific manner and are considered as a complete assembly. Fire resistance-ratings apply only to assemblies