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Fire Retardant Treatments

Arch fire retardant treatments allow timber to be used to create stunning designs within public buildings.

Click here to view a range of case studies where both DRICON and NON-COM EXTERIOR protective treatments have been used.

DRICON fire retardant treated timber and sheet material is suitable for interior and weather protected exterior situations. High pressure impregnated with a Type HR (humidity resistant) formulation and kiln dried to a specific moisture content, it is the only industrial fire retardant treatment for timber with BBA (British Board of Agrément) approval.

Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame in accordance with BS 476:
Part 7 or Euroclass C in accordance with BS EN 13501-1: 2002.
Class 0 BS 476: Parts 6 & 7 or Euroclass B in accordance with
BS EN 13501-1: 2002.


NON-COM EXTERIOR treated timber and sheet material is suitable for exterior or severe damp situations. The timber is high pressure impregnated with a Type LR (leach resistant) formulation and then kiln dried and heat cured to a specific moisture content.


Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame in accordance with BS 476:
Part 7 or Euroclass C in accordance with BS EN 13501-1: 2002.
Class 0 BS 476: Parts 6 & 7 or Euroclass B in accordance with
BS EN 13501-1: 2002.
BS 476: Part 3 AA/P60 Roof Penetration Test.


PLEASE NOTE: When required we can also supply timber and
plywood ready for fire retardant treatment.


CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF FILES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON DRICON AND NON-COM EXTERIOR FIRE RETARDANT TREATED TIMBER
Dricon Specifier's Guide
BBA Certificate
Non-Com Exterior Specifier's Guide

Decorative Finishes
RESTOL translucent wood oils can provide a high performance decorative finish for fire retardant treated timbers, when required. RESTOL allows timber's natural grain to show through, whilst offering maximum weather protection. A low build, coat-on-coat product, it provides a complete finish from a single can, eliminating the need for a separate primer or undercoat. Based on a natural material, Linseed Oil, RESTOL is suitable for use on decking, cladding, high quality fencing and garden furniture and has been used successfully in Europe for over 30 years.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF FILE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON RESTOL HIGH PERFORMANCE FINISHES FOR WOOD
Restol Specifier's Guide

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