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Durability of fire retardant treated wood products at humid and exterior conditions review of literature
Author(s) -
Östman Birgit,
Voss Angelika,
Hughes Andrew,
Jostein Hovde Per,
Grexa Ondrej
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.758
Subject(s) - durability , fire retardant , forensic engineering , environmental science , fire performance , engineering , fire resistance , materials science , composite material
Abstract Fire retardants may considerably improve the fire properties of wood products, but the durability, e.g. in exterior applications, has not been addressed fully. This paper reviews the existing knowledge and experience mainly from the USA with the aim of supporting further development in Europe. The review is concentrated on pressure impregnated fire retardant treated wood products which have the best opportunities for increased durability. Copyright © 2001 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.