FRTW is allowed by UL to be used in any listed wood-frame wall assembly. A recent test at UL has resulted in a unique listing for a 2-hour fire-resistance rated bearing wall assembly of Pyro-Guard fire-retardant-treated lumber and Pyro-Guard fire-retardant-treated plywood. This new listing, UL Design No. V314, covers the vast
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has issued the following publication after recent concerns of non-code compliant fire-retardant-treated wood being used in local construction projects. The publication points out the building code requirements for fire-retardant-treated wood and the importance of labeling for proper product identification. Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood and
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 how Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood can be used in building construction and how this fits in with NFPA standards. Click HERE to read article. Reprinted with permission from ISEC.
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. For more information, check out this reference code (choose the 2006-2009 Code, the 2009-2012 Code, or the 2015 Code) or please contact us at tecwood@frtw.com.
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