Why Architects, Builders, and Owners Prefer SaferWood-FX®
Premium
SaferWood-FX® is the premier appearance grade exterior FRTW and only to offer a guaranteed mar-free (no sticker marks) on the finished side of every piece of siding, decking, or wherever “Wood is Made to be Seen.” ™
Tested
SaferWood-FX® is a proprietary and non-toxic fire-retardant manufactured on-site by Chemco, Inc., subjected to independent third-party quality testing including Biological Testing Method 80-12, Standard Fish Toxicity, Test Result: Excellent.
Versatility
SaferWood-FX® lumber and plywood offer the workability and versatility of wood as well as the fire-safety and insurance advantages of ignition-resistant building materials proven to prevent the spread of flame and smoke.
IWUIC Compliant
SaferWood-FX® siding is an alternate for non-combustible siding due to holding the first and only IWUIC compliant testing report (ESR-1159) for use in the Exterior Design & Construction of buildings.
Roof Systems
SaferWood-FX® is applicable for treated roof systems including roof supports, trusses, wall sheathing, soffit, fascia, molding, trim, decking, balconies, stairways, exterior load-bearing walls, open-air systems, LVL, CLT, Glulam, and more.
Cost-Effective
SaferWood-FX® lumber and scaffold plank for temporary structures in construction projects may help reduce the cost of builders’ risk insurance and is accepted for use by the U.S. Navy under performance specification MIL-L-19140E, Lumber & Plywood, FRTW.
