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For 25 years, Dricon FRT wood has performed as intended in countless structures in the US, Canada, Europe, and other areas around the world.
Dricon® FRT wood will not spread fire like ordinary wood. Chemically treated for protection in the event of a fire, Dricon® FRT wood develops less smoke and will not promote the spread of fire. Strict testing of Dricon® FRT wood has resulted in acceptance by model building codes. Dricon® FRT wood may be substituded for materials classified as non-combustible in certain building types designated by the model building codes. And Dricon® FRT wood offiers a 40-year roof warranty that covers both materials and labor, plus a 40-year preservative warranty and warranty options for truss manufacturers.

And for 25 years, Cox Industries has been producing Dricon® FRT.
When Dricon® FRT wood was introduced in 1981, it came from Cox. A pioneer in wood preservation advancements, Cox was the first company to produce the Dricon® brand. Cox has been processing this wood ever since, supplying dealers with Dricon® lumber and plywood for commercial, institutional, and residential structures.

Dricon® Fire Retardant Wood

Dricon® wood is the trusted alternative to construction materials classified as noncombustible for weather-protected applications. It is suited for interior applications shielded from precipitation.

Dricon® FRT wood is ideal where sprinkler systems cannot be readily installed, where water supply is inadequate or where versatile and economical construction is desired without compromising safety.

Advantage of Dricon® FRT Wood:

  • Unique, patented formula with proven success.
  • Backed by a 40-year builder's warranty in roof systems (covers materials and labor).
  • Not a single case of heat degradation since its introduction in 1981.
  • Allows greater design freedom for architects and engineers.
  • Can result in greater safety for reduced insurance rates.
  • EPA registered resistance to termites and fungal decay in above-ground, weather protected applications.
  • Conforms to current AWPA standards P5, P17, C20, C27, C31.
  • Produced by independent licensees which follow enforced quality control standards.

Typlical, proven applications include:

  • Studs
  • Wall Plates
  • Fire Stops
  • Joists
  • Shelving
  • Bins
  • Tote Boxes
  • Roof Systems
  • Wood Benches
  • Pallets

How Dricon® Works
The Dricon® formulation is based on fire retardant chemicals having a high molecular weight and a very limited solubility. The solution is pressure-impregnated into the wood. When the wood is exposed to fire, Dricon® chemicals help reduce flame spread and smoke development by reacting with the combustible gases and tars and converting them to carbon char and harmless carbon dioxide and water.

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For additional Dricon product information, please email Billy Taylor or call us at 800-476-4401. Please visit www.dricon.com to obtain Warranty info, Product Specifications and Stardards & Building Codes.