Viance D-Blaze Fire Retardent Treated Wood

D-BLAZEFIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD, THE NEW GENERATION BUILDING MATERIAL D-BLAZEFIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD, THE NEW GENERATION BUILDING MATERIALUL-CLASSIFIEDD-Blaze FRT wood has been tested by Under- writers Laboratories, Inc. (UL) of Northbrook, Illinois, and has been awarded the UL clas- sification of FRS which signifies a 25 or accelerating for flame spread and smoke development. When tested for 30 minutes dura- tion, there was no evidence of significant progres- sive combustion. Each piece of treated material bears an easily identifiable UL stamp.HYGROSCOPICITYWood treated with this new, scientific formulation solves many of the problems encountered with earlier-generation fire retardant formulas, notably hygroscopicity. D-Blaze FRT wood shows very low hygroscopicity under conditions of high humidity. It meets or exceeds the hygroscopicityr equire- ments of AWPA C-20/C-27, UC1, T1 for Type A use. In tests conducted in accordance with ASTM D-3201 at relative humidity up to 95%, it has virtu- ally the same moisture content as untreated wood.CORROSION PROTECTIOND-Blaze FRT wood protects against corrosion on galvanized steel truss plates as well as other metal fasteners. Extensive testing has shown that with respect to metal corrosion, D-Blaze FRT wood maintains metal finish and metal in- tegrity virtually as well as untreated wood exposed to the same conditions. D-BlazeFire Retardant Treated (FRT) wood is a new generation construction material for weather-protected applica- tions. Its extremely low hygroscopic and corrosive properties make it a superior choice for use whenever FRT wood is required. D-Blaze FRT wood is non-blooming and colorless. It qualifies for use in accor- dance with major building codes and insurance rating bureaus. Wood treated with D-Blaze is paintable, stainable, easy to handle and workable with common tools. In most cases, FRT wood systems have lower in-place costs than other noncombustible-classified materials.NOTE: Data are mean averages of Southern Yellow Pine test samples. The results shown are of tests conducted in accordance with MIL-L-19140E. Metal coupons were sandwiched between blocks of D-Blaze FRT wood, then placed in a humidity chamber for ten days at 120F and 90% RH. The copper and galvanized steel samples were cleaned per ASTM-G1-72. The metal coupons in contact with D-Blaze FRT wood showed very low levels of corrosion, less than 1% of what the specifications allow and approximately the same levels recorded for untreated wood.APPROVALS AND TESTINGD-Blaze FRT wood meets or exceeds the guidelines for testing construction materials as set forth and/ or established by the: ICC-ES-Legacy Report 562 IBC (International Building Code) City of Los Angeles RR 24502 New York City Building Code (MEA Numbers 406-87 and 407-87) ASTM D5516 ASTM D5664-95 ASTM E-84 American Wood-Preservers Association (U1, T1, UCFA Type A) Insurance Rating Bureaus Military Specifications (MIL-L-19140E) National Fire Protection Association (255) National Forest Products Associations Policy on Design Values for Fire Retardant Treated Lumber Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 723 All other major building codes US Bureau of Ships (QPL) CSA 080.20-97 CSA 080.27-97 ULC Standard CAN/ULC-S102 ULC Standard CAN/ULC-S102.2 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC)STRENGTHD-Blaze FRT wood has been tested by an inde- pendent laboratory in accordance with industry standards to develop strength reduction factors for various use conditions including roof tempera- tures of up to 150F and 170F. Consult Table 3 (D-Blaze Lumber Strength Design Factors) and Table 4 (D-Blaze Plywood Span Ratings Adjust- ments) for specific adjustment factors. Table 3 STRENGTH DESIGN FACTORS OF D-BLAZE FIRE RETARDANT TREATED LUMBER AS COMPARED TO UNTREATED LUMBERASTM D143 *Species awarded FRS classification by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. when treat- ed with D-BLAZE FRT chemicals are found in Table 5. NOTE: Strength Design Factor of untreated lumber is 1.0. **These design value adjustments were determined during a testing program con- ducted at the Mississippi State University Forest Products Utilization Laboratory. Tests were conducted in accordance with the American Forest and Paper Association Policy on design values for fire retardant treated lumber protocol. The test materials were treated before testing in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. procedures for D-Blaze FRT wood. The treated materials were kiln dried after treatment per AWPA Standard C-20. These design value factors are to be applied to those shown for untreated wood in the National Design Specification of Wood Construction published by the National Forest Products Association and apply only to lumber bearing an ALS approved grade mark. Use the design values for surfaced dry material at a 19% moisture content. Placement of insulation and air flow should be designed to maintain acceptable wood temperatures. Good ventilation is essential in fire retardant wood construction to minimize excessive relative humidity and condensation. At relative humidity conditions when FRTW mois- ture content levels are expected to exceed 19%, appropriate design value adjustments for high moisture content should be made.FINISHING MADE SIMPLED-Blaze is a clear treatment that will not darken or discolor most woods. During the treating process, D-Blaze is impregnated deeply into the wood, thus leaving wood surfaces unharmed and ready for finishing. Light sanding or brushing may be all that is necessary to assure proper surface condition for optimum paint or stain adhesion. Surfaces must be dry and clean before applying. For best results, finish application should follow manufac- turers recommendations.USE & HANDLING PRECAUTIONSAvoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust from treated wood. When sawing and machining treated wood, wear a dust mask. When power- sawing or machining, wear goggles to protect eyes from flying particles.50-Year WarrantyD-Blaze FRT wood products are protected by an industry leading 50-Year Limited Warranty. Refer to the D-Blaze 50-Year Limited Warranty brochure for complete details. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 75 80859095 Untreated D-Blaze Relative Humidity % 28Fiber Saturation PointD-BLAZEHYGROSCOPIC TEST DATA Table 1 D-BLAZECORROSION TEST RESULTS Table 2 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 25.0Mils Per Year AluminumCarbon Steel Galvanized Steel CopperRed Brass.10 .05 .05 .06 .23 .15 .05 .06 .02 .02 Maximum Corrosion Allowed By MIL-L-19140E Untreated D-Blaze TreatedApplicable At Up To: 80F150F SouthernDouglasOtherSouthernOther Strength Design FactorsPine**Fir**Spruce**Species*PineSpecies* Compression Parallel, Fc0.930.910.940.910.850.85 Horizontal Shear1.000.971.000.970.860.86 Tension Parallel0.770.910.960.770.650.65 Modulus of Elasticity, E0.880.960.970.880.890.89 Extreme Fiber Stress, Fb0.850.870.900.850.790.79 Moisture Content %