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Here Are fhe Facts fhgt Mqke lleru fhird Generotion PYRO'G|[RD' The Firct Choice For Fire Retordantlreated Wood.
PYRO-GUARD fire retardant treated wood is a third-generation AWPAType A interior fire retardant for lumber and plywood developedto meetthe new demands of building codeg architects and builders
PYRO-GUARD is recommended for structural applications such as plywood roof sheathing, roof trusseg rafterq floor joistg mezzanines, shelving, load-bearing wallg floor sheathing, partition walls and many other interior applications
PYRO-GUARD has been tested after prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and moisture to verify its strength characteristics when used in roof systems
PYRO-GUARD was the FIRST prod uct in the treating industryto publish plywood roof span ratings and lumber strength adjustments based on high temperature testing.
PYRO-GUARD contains NO mono ammonium phosphate (MAPIand NO diammonium phosphate (DAP).
PYRO-G UARD fire retardant treated wood is also unique because it is produced only in Hoor€r's companyorruned pressure treating plants where we hane complete control over the pressure treating and kiln drying process Other fire retardant formulations are pro duced by chemical companies and sold to independent licensees who use it in their respective treating plants, sometimes with varying results
FRT plrrwood and lumber is recommended-for roof ililr#ffi :ijlo:gitnB"y$:$il1'Irll#ff* roof sPan ratings ano L'";;-; e I evaied te m pe rature testi n g'
Codes require FRTW to carrv a third party identification label and to be kiln o''"iJiiJti*itm'ent-pYno-GUARD H;r# ih'; ul'i"u"r, pG ii tt"i trte i nd ustrv's f irst a nd ;il;d;" " d " nt irt ito pa rtv ki I n m-on itori n s p ro g ra m ieslgneato assure tonj term structural performance'
Most brandsof FRT now hare warranties-PYRO'GUARD i"lltiii"i*iih a 2o-y"a' labor and materials warrantv'
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