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Fire Retardant Wood

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Expanding Wood's Role in Modern Construction

In Type I or II buildings, often seen as concrete and steel strongholds, fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is routinely permitted in nonbearing partitions and even certain exterior walls.

Kyle Brenner·May 6, 2026