Fire Treated Wood Blog
How to Specify Fire Treated Wood for Your Next Project
by frtw | December 2, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood | 0 Comments
How to Specify Fire Treated Wood for Your Next Project Fire treated wood (FRTW) plays a critical role in today’s commercial, multi-family, and code-driven construction environments. Whether you're building schools, retail structures, hospitality spaces, or residential...
The Rise of Fire Treated Wood in Wildfire-Prone Areas
by frtw | November 18, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood | 0 Comments
The Rise of Fire Treated Wood in Wildfire-Prone Areas Building Smarter in a Changing Climate Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, reshaping how builders, architects, and code officials think about material performance in fire-prone regions. As communities...
How Fire Retardant Chemicals Work In Treated Lumber
by frtw | November 6, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood, Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
How Fire Retardant Chemicals Work in Treated Lumber When a project calls for fire treated wood, most builders and contractors know it’s about safety and code compliance — but how does it actually work? What’s happening inside the wood that makes it more fire...
The Future of Fire Treated Wood in Sustainable Construction
by frtw | October 21, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
The Future of Fire Treated Wood in Sustainable Construction Building a Greener, Safer Future Sustainability and safety have become the dual priorities driving the modern construction industry. As more projects seek materials that balance performance with environmental...
How Biewer’s Fire Treated Wood Stands Out
by frtw | October 8, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
How Biewer’s Fire Treated Wood Stands Out When you’re building projects where safety is non-negotiable — like multifamily housing, schools, or commercial buildings — fire treated wood is often a code requirement. But not all fire treated wood is the same. Choosing the...
Building Smarter: How Fire Retardant Treated Wood Supports Multifamily Housing Success
by frtw | September 16, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood | 0 Comments
Building Smarter: How Fire Retardant Treated Wood Supports Multifamily Housing Success When it comes to building safe, cost-effective, and code-compliant multifamily structures, fire treated wood (FRTW) stands out as a go-to solution for contractors and developers...
Top Applications for Fire Treated Wood in Commercial Construction
by frtw | September 2, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood | 0 Comments
Top Applications for Fire Treated Wood in Commercial Construction When it comes to building safe and code-compliant commercial spaces, fire treated wood is a top choice for architects, builders, and developers. Treated with fire-retardant chemicals, this lumber is...
Navigating NFPA IBC Fire Treated Wood Codes
by frtw | August 19, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood | 0 Comments
Navigating NFPA, IBC & Local Codes for Fire Treated Wood | FireTreatedWood.com Fire treated wood (FRTW) plays a critical role in modern building design, especially in projects that must meet strict fire safety standards. Navigating the code landscape—including the...
Does Fire Treated Wood Meet Building Code Requirements?
by frtw | August 8, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
Does Fire Treated Wood Meet Building Code Requirements? When it comes to meeting building codes, fire treated wood (FRTW) is often a required material—especially in commercial, multifamily, and public structures. But not all FRTW products are created equal, and...
Why Builders Choose Fire Treated Wood for Multifamily Projects
by frtw | July 18, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
Fire Treated Wood vs Pressure Treated Wood: Key Differences They may sound similar, but fire treated wood and pressure treated wood serve very different purposes. Choosing the wrong one for your project could be a costly mistake.Why Builders Choose Fire Treated Wood...
Fire Treated Wood vs Pressure Treated Wood
by frtw | June 27, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
Fire Treated Wood vs Pressure Treated Wood: Key Differences They may sound similar, but fire treated wood and pressure treated wood serve very different purposes. Choosing the wrong one for your project could be a costly mistake.The Basics Feature Fire Treated Wood...
What Is Fire Treated Wood? A Beginner’s Guide
by frtw | June 9, 2025 | Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
What Is Fire Treated Wood? A Beginner’s GuideA Beginner’s Guide To Fire Treated Wood When safety and building performance matter, fire treated wood (FRTW) plays a critical role. But what exactly is fire treated wood—and why is it used in construction? Let’s break it...
Understanding the Fire Retardant Treated Wood Requirements in the International Building Code
by frtw | April 9, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood, Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
Understanding the Fire Retardant Treated Wood Requirements in the International Building CodeFire Retardant Treated Wood Requirements in the International Building Code In recent years, the International Building Code (IBC) has undergone significant updates,...
Fire Retardant Wood
by frtw | March 19, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood, Fire Treated Wood | 0 Comments
Fire Retardant Wood: Safeguarding Your StructuresFire Retardant Wood Overview When it comes to building safety, using fire-retardant wood can be a game-changer. At Biewer, we're experts in offering fire-resistant wood solutions that not only comply with safety...