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Dricon® fire retardant treated (FRT) wood is an effective and economical material for reducing the effects of fire. It impedes both flame spread and smoke development. Building code and related agencies recognize it as an alternative to materials classified as noncombustible for a range of applications, and it has been issued a code evaluation report (See ESR-1626).
Since its introduction in 1981, Dricon FRT wood has proven itself in countless structures of many different types. Engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute recently deemed Dricon FRT lumber and plywood worthy of its Seal.
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 increase escape time in the event of a fire.
Dricon FRT wood is intended for interior, weather-protected applications; it is commonly used for:
- Roof systems, including the deck, purlins, joists, and metal-plate connected trusses
- Studs, wall plates, and fire stops for interior non-bearing walls and partitions where noncombustible construction is required
- Air return plenum framing in HVAC systems
- Studs, joists and sheathing in areas housing sensitive electronic systems
- Shelving, bins, pallets, staging & scaffolds, etc.
For further information on applications for this product, please download brochure shown elsewhere on this site.
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 American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) standards as a fire retardant and as a preservative in above-ground, weather-protected uses.
- Backed by a 40-year builder's limited warranty in roof systems; covers materials and labor.
- Also available:
40-year limited warranty against termites and fungal decay, and 10-year limited warranty for truss builders.
- Allows greater design freedom for architects and engineers.
- EPA-registered resistance to termites and fungal decay in above ground, weather-protected applications.
- Conforms to current AWPA standards.
- Produced by independent licensees of Arch Wood Protection, which follow enforced quality control standards.
- MIL-L-19140E QPL listed.
- Factory Mutual listed.
- Backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Dricon® fire retardant or Dricon® FRT wood complies with or has been granted the following:
- AWPA T1 Section 8.8
- AWPA P17 (FR-1), P5 (SBX)
- AWPA U1 (UC1, UC2, UCFA) and former C9, C20, C27, C31
- Flamespread and smoke development rating of 25 or less
- Class A FRT wood
- ESR-1626
- NFPA 703, 101 Life Safety Code
- EPA registration (62190-9)
- UL Building Materials Directory
- UL Recognized Component
- NYC MEA 199-81-M
- NYC MEA 200-81-M
- Factory Mutual Class I Roof Deck
- City of Los Angeles (RR 25122)
- FHA Minimum Property Standard #2600
- HUD Materials Release (1261)
- ASTM D 5516 & D 5564
- MIL-L-19140 QPL
- National Building Code of Canada
- Truss warranty program with Wood Truss Council of America
(All are subject to revision, re-examination)
Available for download are the following:
- product warranties
- ESR-1626
- an editable model specification
- a comprehensive product brochure containing additional information, such as:
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For further information, call 1-866-USE-FTRW or see www.dricon.com. For exterior applications, see www.frxwood.com.
Dricon FRT wood was developed by Arch Wood Protection, licensors of the popular WolmanizedÒ brand of preservative treated wood.
To locate a source, see www.dricon.com, call 1-866-USE-FRTW, or contact:
Arch Wood Protection, Inc.
5660 New Northside Dr. NW, Suite 1100
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 678.627.2000
1-866-USE-FRTW
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