Whether to allow fire-retardant treated wood in new construction in high fire risk zones in unincorporated areas is generating controversy. This month, Marin County supervisors signed off on ...

The building code, as with many products, regulates the use of wood in construction. Two broad categories separate materials: combustible and noncombustible. Codes limit the applications of ...

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Recent testing of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) by the Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) finds that some manufacturers are offering unproven lower-cost alternatives that ...

Wood is a popular material for construction and furniture making due to its availability, easy processing, and strong mechanical properties. However, its flammability poses significant risks, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ProWood®, the nation’s leader in pressure-treated wood products, has announced its ProWood FR fire-retardant plywood complies with the 2021 International ...

We have relentless standards, just like you do. ProWood ® FR fire-retardant wood undergoes rigorous testing standards to ensure it meets ASTM standards and UL FR-S requirements, guaranteeing ...

Woodsafe Timber Protection and Tantimber have partnered to deliver sustainable fire-retardant wood with superior aesthetic and technical quality. Tantimber CEO Yakup Kayatas said: “For Tantimber, wood ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Fire safety has become one of the most important considerations in the design and renovation of commercial and public infrastructure. In environments such as airports and transit hubs, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProWood, a leader in treated wood products known for safety and durability, is proud to announce a new partnership with Dixieply, an employee-owned distributor ...

Whether to allow fire-retardant treated wood in new construction in high fire risk zones in unincorporated areas is generating controversy. This month, Marin County supervisors signed off on ...