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Non-Combustible Application for Wood?

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.

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