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How Hoover’s Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Treatment Process Works

At Hoover Treated Wood Products, we understand that building safe, durable structures requires materials that meet the highest standards. Since 1955, we’ve stood behind our commitment to Build By The Code. Live By The Code.  Our  Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) products complete a proprietary pressure-treatment process that enhances the natural properties of wood. It ensures maximum performance without sacrificing our commitment to sustainability.   Step #1: Receiving Raw Materials Hoover operates a nationwide network

Hoover Expert Jim Gogolski Points to UL Stamp on Hoover PyroGuard Plywood

Hoover Experts Highlight FRTW and Code Compliance at Shaunna’s Summer Study

Last month, Hoover’s Dr. Dave Bueche and Jim Gogolski joined Shaunna’s Summer Study Sessions, a weeklong online event hosted by Mozingo Code Group, LLC. Designed to give architects, contractors, and code officials across the country a chance to sharpen their skills, the event featured targeted webinars on some of today’s

Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood: Trusted in Wildfire-Prone and Code-Driven Projects

Promoting fire-safe solutions for high-profile and high-occupancy projects.    June is National Safety Month, a timely reminder of the need to protect the spaces where people live, work and play. For schools, hospitals, and other essential buildings, fire safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. And when it comes to reducing risk

A Walk Down Memory Lane: Looking Back at 70 Years of Innovation & Service

May 2025 officially marks 70 years of business for Hoover Treated Wood Products.  As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we reflect on the values that have guided us from our founding in Dearing, Georgia, to our position as a nationwide leader in fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW). Our journey has been marked

5 Best Practices for FRTW Code Enforcement & Compliance

Building code officials carry significant responsibility, ensuring the safety of building occupants while balancing the interests of developers, architects, and others looking to advance construction projects and the investments they represent. They must navigate evolving materials, construction methods and design innovations while enforcing ever-changing codes. With so much to consider,

Hoover Treated Wood Products' experts, Dr. Dave Bueche and Chris Athari, discussing fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) solutions for safer structures, with Hoover branding in the background.

1-800-TEC-WOOD: Real-Time Help for FRTW Questions

When architects, contractors, lumber dealers and wholesalers, and building officials need immediate answers to their questions about fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW), Hoover Treated Wood Products offers a free and invaluable resource: 1-800-TEC-WOOD.   This dedicated helpline provides real-time assistance, ensuring professionals get expert guidance on FRTW specifications, applications and safety requirements without

5 Insights about Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for a Safe 2025

As we move into 2025, simplifying safety for building professionals and the communities they serve remains a top priority for everyone at Hoover.  To support this mission, here are five key insights on how fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) aids in passive fire prevention, supports eco-friendly construction, promotes industry education and ensures

Leading the Way with UL Certification and a Commitment to Safety

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 (FRTW) provider to demonstrate compliance

Hoover Experts Present at Indiana Code Education Conference

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 program on Tuesday covered a

Enhancing Fire Safety with Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW)

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