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
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
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and Hoover plays a big role in making our communities safe from wildfires. We specialize in making fire-retardant and preservative-treated wood products that can resist fire and help protect neighborhoods and wild areas, especially where cities and nature meet. These places, called Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Fires pose a significant threat to both property and lives, with statistics showing alarming frequency and devastating consequences. In the United States alone, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recorded over 1.3 million fires in 2021, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries, and nearly $15.9 billion in damages.
Hoover leads the way! Again! UL recently tested and promulgated a listing for an exterior wall system (EWS) containing pressure-impregnated fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW), which makes the plan approval process for Type I, II, and III construction quicker and easier for architects. The new NFPA 285 listing, UL System No. EWS0045,
The City of Virginia Beach, VA has announced that Pyro-Guard is allowed in roofing structures. A shortened version of the permit update highlighting the specific update can be found here (click on link to view): PDF of Permit Update You can read more information on Pyro-Guard here (click on link
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.