Hello all,
I came across a fire treatment product (Dricon: Fire-Retardant Treatment). In the product data it states that "Dricon fire-retardant-treated wood is lumber and plywood impregnated with Dricon fire-retardant chemicals by a pressure process.." I am wondering if this would count towards composite wood (being that it is also plywood) or not. Also, the treatment comprises of 70% phosphate (the fire treatment) with 30% boric acid (preservative). I am reviewing this product as a submittal and I would appreciate your suggestions about this product.
Jon Clifford
LEED-AP BD+CGREENSQUARE
LEEDuser Expert
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November 14, 2014 - 9:02 pm
You are describing a fire-retardant that may be used either on solid lumber or on composite wood. This treatment occurs in a factory before the wood arrives at the jobsite. If your contractors are using fire-retardant-treated composites, they need to submit data confirming that the treated panels contain no urea-formaldehyde resins or laminating adhesives. On the other hand, if they are using this treatment only on lumber, IEQc4.4 does not apply.