NEW COURSE AVAILABLE

FRTW and the IWUIC

Earn AIA/HSW or ICC Preferred Provider Credit

Up to code. never up
to chance.

At Hoover, compliance is only a starting point. Our FRTW comes through for building industry professionals committed to the highest standards of fire and life safety in every structure.

our story

Pressure-treated. Pressure-tested.

School or skyscraper, multifamily or multi-purpose structure, our mission has always been to make safety simpler for building industry professionals and the people they serve.

FRTW Education

Tap into continuing education from the industry leader.

Quick, convenient courses, certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for HSW/AXP credit and delivered by International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Education Providers.

our story

Built safer, so you can build safer.

We started in 1955 and haven’t stopped helping protect people and structures since.

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PyroGuard™

Pressure-impregnated, interior fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood for enclosed structural applications.

ExteriorFireX™

Pressure-impregnated, fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood for applications directly exposed to the weather or high humidity or damp locations.

Design & Construction Guide

Safer by design. Sustainable by nature.

This is your guide to designing and building with Hoover’s code compliant, pressure impregnated, kiln dried, fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood products.

News

News

Hoover Treated Wood Products representative wearing a safety vest and hard hat standing in front of a large multi-story wood-framed building under construction demonstrating sustainable building materials in action.

Traditional vs Sustainable Building Materials

As the construction industry evolves, decisions about material selection play a critical role in performance, cost, and environmental impact. At Hoover Treated Wood Products, we believe choosing the right building materials, whether traditional or sustainable,

Two construction workers on a Hoover FRTW jobsite construction.

A Specifier’s Guide to Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood

Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) plays an increasingly important role in modern construction. It meets strict fire-safety requirements, supports sustainable building goals and allows designers to incorporate the warmth and versatility of wood into projects where fire

A Hoover Treated Wood Products employee in a high-visibility vest and hard hat operates a control panel at the lumber stacker on the production floor.

How Hoover’s Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Treatment Process Works

At Hoover Treated Wood Products, we understand that building safe, durable structures requires materials that meet the highest standards. Since 1955, we’ve stood behind our commitment to Build By The Code. Live By The Code.  Our  Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) products complete a proprietary pressure-treatment process that enhances the natural properties of wood. It ensures