CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The fulfilment of building and fire safety regulations defines what kind of wood elements and materials need to be sourced for each building site. The easiest way to secure a fast and accurate delivery is to select ready wood products with industrially applied flame retardant treatment.

WOOD PRODUCTS AND FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS

Wood products handled with Nordtreat flame retardants fulfil EN 13501-1 standard fire classification B-s1, d0. Additionally, they protect wood against weather, mould and fungi. Furthermore, Nordtreat products have M1 emission class and they are BREEAM and LEED v4 compliant.

All Nordtreat flame retardants are delivered with full documentation, including certificates, test reports and technical data sheets.

FIRE REGULATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE

When wood is used in public, commercial and residential buildings, products treated with Nordtreat flame retardants fulfil the strictest requirements.

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REACTION TO FIRE

European fire testing of construction products is based on the Euroclass system (200/147/EY).

Wood products treated with Nordtreat flame retardants typically achieve a reaction to fire classification B-s1,d0 according to EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009.

The classification is based on performance in three standardized tests:

1. Fire technical testing of building products – non-combustibility: EN ISO 1182
2. Fire technical testing of building products – single burning item test (SBI): EN 13823
3. Fire technical testing of building products – ignitability test: EN ISO 11925-2

DURABILITY OF FIRE PROTECTION

Flame retardants improve the reaction-to-fire properties of wood products. However, the reaction-to-fire performance may be reduced by exposure to humid conditions and weather, and the ability of the treated products to continue to perform even when exposed to these conditions needs to be demonstrated.

Nordtreat flame retardant treated wood products typically achieve DRF classifications INT, INT2 and EXT according to EN16755:2017. The classifications are based on the flame retardant treatments durability in tests such as: EN 13823, ISO 5660-1, NT 053 and EN927-6. Nordtreat flame retardants protect wood also from impacts of weather and sunlight and enhance wood material’s natural resistance against moulds and fungi.

EMISSIONS AND USE IN INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

All Nordtreat flame retardants are M1 emission classified. They also meet the strict requirements of BREEAM and LEED as well as German AgBB and French VOC testing. The proven safety of Nordtreat flame retardants makes them an optimal choice e.g. for residential buildings, schools, hotels and hospitals.

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To check suitability with local building regulations, get in contact with our technical support.

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DURABILITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS

An ideal fire protection solution optimizes the durability, quality and cost of the treatment on short and long term. Industrially flame retardant treated wood products are ready to install, which simplifies the building process. Industrial treatment also secures the quality and durability of the protection.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY AT BUILDING SITE

Wood products can be treated with Nordtreat flame retardants also at the building site e.g. with a brush, spray, immersing and lint-free cloth. Non-toxic flame retardants are safe to handle, store and use. Contact us for a fast and reliable supply of flame retardants.
 

APPLICATIONS

Nordtreat flame retardants are used by the leading wood products manufacturers around the world. Industrial treatment secures the performance and cost-efficiency of fire protection.

We will help you in finding a suitable industrial supplier of wood products treated with Nordtreat flame retardants. Ask also about B-s1, d0 compliant on-site fire protection of wood: