Tuesday, May 26, 2009

We Revisit the Wood Truss Issue – Something New?

I keep coming back from time to to time to this issue. Seems that there is a product out there that will slow the deterioration of engineered wood products in a fire. This story at Firehouse.com/paint gives the low down. I added a few links to products pages that are interesting. Seems that his would be a good place to start for increased building code issues to protect this type of  building product.

There's new information about a possible fix for a potentially deadly hazard in your home.

A recent 12 News investigation showed how lightweight wood floor beams can quickly collapse -- without warning -- in a house fire. Story by wisn.com 

Contego intumescent fire barrier products

Albi Clad TF

PPG Speedhide Intumescent Latex Paint

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