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FRTW and the IWUIC
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At Hoover, compliance is only a starting point. Our FRTW comes through for building industry professionals committed to the highest standards of fire and life safety in every structure.
School or skyscraper, multifamily or multi-purpose structure, our mission has always been to make safety simpler for building industry professionals and the people they serve.
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Quick, convenient courses, certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for HSW/AXP credit and delivered by International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Education Providers.
We started in 1955 and haven’t stopped helping protect people and structures since.
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This is your guide to designing and building with Hoover’s code compliant, pressure impregnated, kiln dried, fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood products.
Selecting the right lumber is essential for structural performance, building code compliance, long-term durability and safety. Understanding lumber grades helps builders, architects and contractors choose materials that meet project requirements with confidence. The Hoover team
Today the design community has shifted its focus to more welcoming, comforting buildings designed for people’s daily lives. Natural materials like wood and stone, access to daylight, and connections to the outdoors are no longer
What to Look for in Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood: Performance, Engineering and Code Compliance Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Is More Than a Treatment — It Is an Engineered Building Technology Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is often described as wood that
