NORFLAM® solutions for wood cladding, panelling and ribbons

Bio-based NORFLAM® flame retardant solutions provide a sustainable option for fire-protecting solid wood cladding, panelling and ribbons, and modified wood claddings.

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BIO-BASED FIRE PROTECTION EXCELLENCE

NORFLAM® is the only bio-based flame retardant technology applicable to a large selection of solid wood products as well as other wood-based construction materials. The unique technology results in pH-neutral, water-borne, non-harmful and low-VOC flame retardants. More than 95% of the raw materials used in NORFLAM® flame retardants are non-fossil, with more than 40% of raw materials being bio-based.

 

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NORFLAM® FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY

NORFLAM® flame retardants provide the required reaction to fire class for solid wood cladding, panelling and ribbons, and modified wood cladding, contributing to the fire protection and the safety of the building. The principle of NORFLAM® flame retardants is to absorb into the wood material and reduce the ignition of the wood surface in the event of a fire. 

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WHY FIRE PROTECT SOLID WOOD CLADDINGS AND RIBBONS

In exterior solid wood and modified wood claddings as well as wooden panelling and decorative ribbon structures, NORFLAM® solutions slow the spread of fire, suppress smoke production, and inhibit burning and flaming droplets in case of a fire.

Respectively, NORFLAM® solutions slow the fire from spreading on interior panelling and ribbons, decreasing smoke production and allowing people time to evacuate and get rescued which is of utmost importance, especially in multi-floor buildings. 

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KEY BENEFITS OF NORFLAM® FLAME RETARDANT SOLUTIONS

Euroclass@2x

Euroclass compliant


Reaction to fire performance options to meet B-s1, d0, C-s1, d0 or D-s1, d0 (EN13501-1) requirements in exterior (EXT), internal humid (INT 2) and internal dry (INT 1) conditions.

Sustainable@2x

Sustainable fire protection


Bio-based, LEED-certified solutions are not harmful to people or the environment and have a carbon handprint of 2 kg CO2e/m2 (EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930).

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Low voc emissions


A+/M1 emission classes result in good interior air quality and work safety.

Weather@2x

UV protection


NORFLAM® solutions provide UV protection in exterior use while maintaining their reaction to fire properties (EN 16755).

Natural-look@2x

Natural look & feel


Beautiful wooden surfaces remain visible with clear or translucent colours. *)

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Industrial, off-site & on-site treatment


Certified fire protection can be reached industrially, off-site or on-site.

*) An opaque finish is available only for thermally modified spruce.

 

NORFLAM® FOR SOLID WOOD CLADDING

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MEETING REACTION TO FIRE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Fire regulations vary in different countries. Depending on the wood products’ reaction to fire performance requirements in the end use, NORFLAM® solutions for solid wood cladding, panelling and ribbons provide Euroclass B-s1, d0, C-s1, d0 or D-s1, d0 compliant fire protection solutions according to EN 13501-1 with certification by European Commission approved Notified Bodies. 

NORFLAM® solutions have been tested according to various European and International standardised test methods: 
  • EN 13501-1
  • EN 13823
  • EN 11925
  • EN 16755 (NT FIRE 054) 
  • CEN/TS 16516
NORFLAM® solutions are available for solid wood cladding and panelling products made of various wood species, as well as for burned wood and thermally modified spruce. The wood species include spruce, pine, larch and many more. 

The required reaction to fire performance in exterior and interior applications can be achieved by certified industrial treatment and by Nordtreat-authorised off-site or on-site treatment. The treatment must be certified by a notified body.

NORFLAM® SOLUTIONS FOR SOLID WOOD CLADDING, PANELLING AND RIBBONS

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NORFLAM® W310 flame retardant

Use for Spruce, Larch, Cedar and Douglas Fir

Reaction to fire performance: B-s1, d0

  • Interior and exterior use
  • No need for topcoat
  • Tintable
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NORFLAM® W311 flame retardant

Use for Spruce, Pine, Thermally modified spruce

Reaction to fire performance: C-s1, d0

  • Interior and exterior use
  • No need for topcoat
  • Tintable
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NORFLAM® W319 flame retardant

Use for Thermally modified spruce

Reaction to fire performance: D-s1, d0

  • Exterior use
  • No need for topcoat
  • Opaque finish
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NORFLAM® STANDARD COLOURS

NORFLAM® solutions for solid wood cladding and ribbons are available in clear or semi-translucent colours as standard. *) For special cases, NORFLAM® flame retardants can be custom-toned. This enables the toning of the wood surfaces to match the surrounding materials.

Nordic Hues

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NTD09
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NTD30

Natural Shades

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NTD32
NTD33
NTD34
NTD35
NTD60
NTD62
NTD63

 

*) An opaque finish is available only for thermally modified spruce.

The colours displayed here have been produced digitally. Digitally produced colours are no substitute for real colour samples. Please contact Nordtreat technical service for more information. Colour samples of wood treated with NORFLAM® solutions are available by ordering on Nordtreat website.

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ORDER COLOUR SAMPLES!

Get samples of the 8 most popular translucent colours suitable for exterior and interior cladding.

The cladding standard colour box contains 8 samples of NORFLAM® W310 treated spruce.
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FIRE-PROTECTED WOOD FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Wood cladding and ribbons act as a carbon sink in buildings. Professional treatment with bio-based NORFLAM® flame retardant solution enhances the use of sustainable wood and adds to the fire safety of buildings.

NORFLAM® flame retardant solutions preserve the natural character of the wood. This means that the treated products remain fully recyclable.

Examples of exterior applications

MEANDER HOUSING

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Fire protected: Facade panels
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PLACE LAHERRÈRE

Location: Pau, France
Fire protected: Visible wood surfaces

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VUOSAARI UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Fire protected: Facade panels
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Examples of interior applications

MAJOR LIFESTYLE STORE

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Fire protected: Interior wood
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FAZER VISITOR CENTRE

Location: Vantaa, Finland
Fire protected: Wooden surfaces

MUUUV INDOOR PLAYGROUND

Location: Viimsi, Estonia
Fire protected: Interior wood
 

NORFLAM® TREATMENT METHODS

There are three ways to reach the required Euroclass reaction to fire performance with NORFLAM® solutions. NORFLAM® flame retardants are easy and safe to use in industrial treatment processes, as well as off-site and on-site treatments.

 

INDUSTRIAL TREATMENTS

All NORFLAM® flame retardants can be industrially applied through spray, vacuum spray, and flow-coater applications. Our technical support will happily help you get your treatment processes certified and fire-protected solid wood cladding products CE-marked.

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OFF-SITE & ON-SITE TREATMENTS

All NORFLAM® flame retardants can be applied off-site or on-site by spraying and brushing. Nordtreat strongly recommends using a flame retardant treatment partner trained and approved by Nordtreat. Please get in touch with technical support for more information.

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ASSEMBLE-READY FIRE-PROTECTED WOOD CLADDING AND INTERIOR PANELS

When you look for a supplier of assemble-ready, NORFLAM® fire-protected solid wood cladding and ribbon products, we will happily connect you with our local partners providing certified, industrially fire-protected products.

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DURABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF NORFLAM® FIRE PROTECTION

Fire protection with NORFLAM® flame retardant solutions is reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient. The required amount of flame retardant absorbed into wood material protects the wooden surface against the spread of fire.   

In many markets, Nordtreat provides professional maintenance treatment services via its partner network. Please contact technical support or local sales for more information.

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Maintenance period in exterior applications

In exterior conditions, like facade cladding, the maintenance interval of NORFLAM® flame retardant treatment is typically between 5 and 10 years, depending on the structure, weather stress and treatment. After 5 years treated surfaces should be inspected for maintenance needs. Affected surfaces should be maintenance-treated by the same flame retardant that was originally used.

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Maintenance period in interior applications

In indoor conditions, maintenance service is only needed if the treated wood surface is mechanically damaged. When needed, the maintenance treatment should be done with the same flame retardant product that was originally used.

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