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.
Fire retardant treated wood shakes.
Wood shingle fire retardants e g.
Classes b and c denote progressively less fire resistant qualities.
Generally most fiberglass shingles have class a fire ratings and most organic shingles such as treated wood shingles have class c ratings.
All air and moisture is removed from the wood by a vacuum at which point the fire retardant is pumped into the cylinder to thoroughly saturate the wood.
Shingles are categorized into classes that identify their fire resistance.
Flame stop ii is a water based post treatment interior exterior fire retardant and wood preservative that penetrates the material and bonds with the cellular structure.
The penetrant protects the substrate by developing a self extinguishing reaction when the treated material comes in contact with an open flame.
It s a water based post treatment interior exterior fire retardant and wood preservative that penetrates the material and bonds with the cellular structure.
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Cedur fire retardant cedar shakes for those that want the cedar shakes but the safety of more fire retardant materials there are cedur fire retardant cedar shakes.
Ftx was the first legal fire retardant treatment approved by the california state fire marshal including class a b and c application.
Wood shingles and shakes are esthetically de sirable and durable but have been restricted for some uses because of their performance under fire conditions.
Our pressure impregnation fire retardation treatment system begins as the cedar shakes and shingles are loaded into our pressure autoclave cylinder.
Suitable fire retardant systems would further improve the utility of shingles and shakes and insure consumer confidence.
Treated cedar offers a beautiful alternative in areas where a fire rated assembly may be required or for any homeowner who wishes to add durability and peace of mind to their home.
Ftx treated fire retardant cedar shakes and shingles for fire hazardous areas such as california cedar shakes and shingles with ftx fire retardant treatment provide permanent fire protection.
800 913 9385 are expected to be applied over new un treated wood shingles or shakes and to be re applied every few years to preserve their protection.
Fsr s fire retardant treatment is offered for all specifications of western red cedar shakes and shingles.
Flame stop ii protects exterior and interior woods such as porous woods cedar shake shingles decking and structural lumber.
Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant.
