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Engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute recently deemed Dricon FRT lumber and plywood worthy of its Seal — learn more. |
Fire retardant treated wood has been used for decades in institutional buildings. As more homes are built near forests and wildlands, the threat of fire is increasing to residential property and inhabitants. Dricon FRT wood provides an extra measure of safety for homeowners and may even increase escape time in the event of a fire. Learn more about residential use.
Dricon FRT wood provides greater design latitude for the architect, engineer and contractor, and removes many barriers associated with conventional noncombustible materials such as masonry and steel. The use of Dricon FRT wood can result in greater safety and offers a less costly alternative to the use of sprinklers or parapet walls. It offers all of the environmental and other advantages of wood. Plus, it is backed by three separate warranties.
Each batch of Dricon FR chemical is inspected and tested to be sure it adheres to the specifications of Arch Wood Protection and Underwriters Laboratories. The Dricon chemical meets current AWPA standards as a fire retardant and as a preservative in above-ground, weather-protected uses. Learn more about fire performance and other properties, treatment, species and sizing, and availability and cost.
Learn also about AIA CEU credits, FRX® fire retardant wood for exterior applications.
