External Cladding

It is important to ensure that the correct environment is specified when selecting the type of fire retardant treatment as some fire treatments cannot be used externally or will need additional treatments/coatings to be used externally due to the risk of leaching or degradation.

Three types of service environments are specified, i.e. –

Fire treatment 3 Use environment specification (EXT), (INT 1),(INT 2) Andrew Goto
Fire treated timber external

Internal dry (INT 1)  examples of products on the market are Dricon, Fire Pro, TF Fire Internal

Internal humid  (INT 2) examples of products  on the market are Dricon, Fire Pro, TF Fire Internal

External (EXT)  examples of products on the market are Non-Com, Fire Fire X, and TF Fire External

Timber Cladding Fire Treatment Questions and Answers (FAQ)

UK flame retardant treatment for wood (fire treated timber) and what benefit?

Has the wood based product been fire retardant treated or meet the appropriate classification as given in the Harmonised Standard EN13501-1?

What (Level) Class of fire treatment should I specify for my timber cladding?

 

 

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