Fire Retardant Treated Wood Blocking

A recent test at ul has resulted in a unique listing for a 2 hour fire resistance rated bearing wall assembly of pyro guard fire retardant treated lumber and pyro guard fire retardant treated plywood.

Fire retardant treated wood blocking. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. The use of dricon frt wood can result in greater safety reduced insurance rates and overcoming building code limitations. Whether you re using plywood or lumber dricon fire retardant treated frt wood has an unmatched record of protection against flame spread smoke development rot and decay. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.

Roof systems studs flooring joists sill plates when not in direct contact with the ground blocking and furring and other interior applications. Construction types iii iv and v may be framed exclusively with wood but exterior walls in types iii and iv buildings are required to be fire retardant treated wood frtw. Creation of frt wood. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.

Frtw is allowed by ul to be used in any listed wood frame wall assembly. This treatment allows the wood to burn more slowly in the unfortunate case that the building ever caught fire. Dricon introduced in 1981 is a class a fire retardant and preservative intended for wood used in interior weather protected construction this effective treatment is applied during manufacture creating a built. This wood blocking can be used in the exact same way as untreated wood blocking is used and there are many benefits to it.

The end result is a product that has 2 5 to 5 0 pounds of salts per cubic foot of wood product. Fire retardant wood products are typically created through the use of organic and inorganic salts which are infused into the wood through water based solutions under pressure. Prowood fr brand fire retardant treated wood is typically permitted for interior above ground applications such as. When you are building a structure that requires wood blocking it is important to build with fire treated wood blocking.

Lp flameblock is an icc es evaluated component of 1 and 2 hour fire rated wall assemblies and roof deck applications. Construction types i and ii are defined in ibc section 602 as having all elements of non combustible materials except where permitted in ibc section 603. 2 x 4 x 8 fire retardant interior. Choosing to build with fire retardant wood blocking is a great choice.

The specifier and or end user is responsible to review the test data. While having the same capabilities as untreated wood blocking our wood blocking is treated with fire retardant preservatives. And does not increase the corrosivity of metal hardware in contact with the wood. It combines flame spread and burn through resistance to give your customers.