by frtw | Jan 27, 2026 | Fire Retardant Wood
From IBC to Install: How to Specify Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood with Confidence Contact Us! Written By A Practical Guide from the Experts at Biewer Lumber Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is a critical material in modern commercial construction — yet it remains...
by frtw | Jan 20, 2026 | Fire Retardant Wood
Does Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Weaken Over Time? Contact Us! Written By Understanding the Structural Performance of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is commonly used in commercial construction to meet fire code requirements, yet...
by frtw | Dec 2, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood
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...
by frtw | Nov 18, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood
The Rise of Fire Treated Wood in Wildfire-Prone Areas Contact Us! Written By 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...
by frtw | Nov 6, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood, Fire Treated Wood
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...
by frtw | Sep 16, 2025 | Fire Retardant Wood
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...
