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A construction site with workers installing and cutting fire-retardant-treated wood for a building.

Best Practices for Cutting, Drilling, and Fastening FRTW

Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) is a vital safety tool for contractors, code officials, architects and other building professionals. Getting the most out of the materials requires understanding how to cut, drill, and fasten the material correctly

Illustrated diagram titled "IWUIC Code Applications" showing a WUI home with labeled ignition-resistant building components including FRTW panel siding, lap siding, eaves and soffits, decking, gates and fencing, and unenclosed underfloor protection, alongside Class A roof covering, exterior glazing, gutters and downspouts, and an exterior door. Landscaping notes indicate plants should be at least 5 feet from the structure and trees should be outside Zone 1 at a minimum of 15 to 30 feet.

Understanding the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and Its Long-Term Impact on Building Practices

Across the country, communities are facing a shared challenge: how to build more housing while managing growing safety risks. Bipartisan efforts at the federal, state and local levels continue to push for increased housing production

Hoover Treated Wood Products representative wearing a safety vest and hard hat standing in front of a large multi-story wood-framed building under construction demonstrating sustainable building materials in action.

Traditional vs Sustainable Building Materials

As the construction industry evolves, decisions about material selection play a critical role in performance, cost, and environmental impact. At Hoover Treated Wood Products, we believe choosing the right building materials, whether traditional or sustainable,

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