Fire Treated Cedar Siding

Exterior fire x treated wood siding combines the economy and natural beauty of wood siding with the insurance and safety advantages of fire resistant siding.

Fire treated cedar siding. Fsr s fire retardant treatment is offered for all specifications of western red cedar shakes and shingles. Effective for lumber plywood logs siding lvl. These products have passed the most stringent fire retardant tests mandated by building codes. Paper wrapped military dye available.

Pressure treated cedar roofing is treated with a superior fire retardant which is pressure impregnated into the inner cells of the wood resulting in a permanently fire resistant product. Saferwood siding has passed astm s e 84 and d2898 and is icc compliant. It is used to meet restrictive fire performance criteria and or to reduce insurance rates. Issued esr 1159 formerly er 5851 available from arch wood protection inc.

Tested class a fire retardant performance for exterior applications. Cedar siding adds distinctive character to any home or structure. Exterior fire x treated siding is often accepted as an alternate for non combustible siding. Cedar siding enhances structural integrity durability and when treated by saferwood is proven to be fire resistant.

The clear western red cedar was fire treated prior to installation on this stunning malibu ca home the process of fire retarding is done by using a vacuum pressure impregnation to remove moisture and air from the wood cells and replace it with thermex fr. Check with your local building official to determine which class a b or c roof is best suited in your area. Next the wood is cured in a kiln to lock the fire retardant into the cells. Genuine frx frt wood advantages.

Complies with major building codes. Fire retardant treatment for cedar shakes and shingles there are three different classes of fire retardant treatments available.