TY - JOUR PY - 2001// TI - Durability of fire retardant treated wood products at humid and exterior conditions review of literature JO - Fire and materials A1 - Ostman, B A1 - Voss, Anne A1 - Hughes, Ally A1 - Hovde, PJ A1 - Grexa, O SP - 95 EP - 104 VL - 25 IS - 3 N2 - 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.
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