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Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) now plays an indispensable role in modern construction, but that wasn’t always the case. Our new white paper, Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood: An American Innovation, traces the material’s fascinating journey from its early origins to its essential status in today’s fire-safe building practices.
At Hoover, we take pride not only in the quality of our fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) products, but also in the exceptional support we offer through TecWood, our free product support service. TecWood connects architects, contractors, and code officials to the specialized expertise they need
We’re excited to congratulate Jim Gogolski, Hoover’s own Architectural and Code Specialist, for being named the Associate Member of the Year by the Ohio Building Officials Association (OBOA). Jim received this honor at the OBOA’s annual banquet, and it’s a wonderful recognition of his many
As our world continues to change, industries must evolve to meet new challenges. At Hoover, we understand the importance of staying ahead, which is why we have focused on building strong partnerships and earning valuable certifications. Most notably, Hoover is the first Fire-Retardant Treated Wood
Hoover Treated Wood Products, the world’s leading manufacturer of Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) products, has strengthened its long-established relationship with Boise Cascade, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials. This relationship is strengthened with an agreement that makes Hoover’s leading FRTW brands, PyroGuard™ and
Hoover recognizes the vital role of ongoing education for building code officials, who must continuously update their knowledge to maintain their licenses. Building strong relationships with regional organizations has been a priority for Hoover. Most recently, Jim Gogolski, Hoover’s Architectural + Code Specialist, presented his
Last week, Hoover’s Jim Gogolski and Christopher Athari took the stage at the Indiana Code Education Conference to share their expertise in building code and fire prevention. Jim and Christopher, have dedicated much of their careers to educating industry professionals and code officials. Their six-hour
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
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
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