Zeroflame Fire Retardant Treatment For Wood

Description

Zeroflame Fire Retardant Treatment for wood is a waterborne clear penetrating treatment for solid timber for use internally or external. Once applied and dry it leaves the natural colour of the timber unchanged. It does require over treating with stain, varnish or approved paint finishes and will last the lifetime of the wood. Zeroflame fire retardant for wood achieves BS Class 0 and Euroclass B fire propagation and spread of flame fire protection on solid timbers.

Where to use:

• For solid timber
• Externally – log cabins, timber cladding, fencing, garages, sheds, saunas, etc.
• Internally – timber ceilings, wall panelling, tongue & groove, staircases, floors, etc
• Commercial and domestic environments

Protection achieved:

• Will protect timber substrates to BS EN 13501-1:2018

Product features:

• Unaffected by moisture and humidity when dry
• Non-leaching
• Unaffected by wear
• Waterborne
• Virtually odourless
• Colourless.  Please test on a small area before treating the complete surface to ensure you are satisfied with the result
• Leaves timber looking natural
• Non-specialist application
• Application by brush, roller, spray, vacuum or dipping
• Suitable for off-site application
• Can be over coated with water borne, non-flammable varnishes and wood stains if a decorative or protective finish is required.  Please test on a small area before treating the complete surface to ensure you are satisfied with the result
• Tested by BTTG, reference number: 27/05662A/07/21
• Apply for and download the certificate online
• Coverage rate – 4m²/litre

Directions for Use:

Substrate

• Check the surface is absorbent and has not been previously sealed by other coatings.
• The substrate must be absorbent.
• It is possible to apply to previously painted or varnished wood if removed completely by sanding back to the original surface.

Application

• Use as supplied. Do not dilute.
• Test on a small area first to ensure finish is acceptable
• Apply 250ml per square metre (4m² per litre) to all surfaces by using immersion, spray, brush or roller
• Ambient temperature is above 10°C
• Moisture content of wood should be below 15%
• This product is classed as non-hazardous. The use of eyewear, gloves and mask is good practice and recommended
• Clean tools and overspill with absorbent paper and water
• Drying Times: 6-12 hours at +20°C & 65% RH.
• When applied externally, protect from the elements and allow to dry for 24-48 hours.