Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
Some fire retardants may dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin.
All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before re-use.
Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) products should not be used where they may come into direct contact or indirect contact with drinking water.
Do not use treated wood under circumstances where the fire retardant may become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
Do not use treated wood for mulch.
Only fire retardant treated wood products that are visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
If wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during construction, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
Mould growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture
conditions. To remove mould from the treated wood surface, wood should be allowed
to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface mould.
Certain metal products (including fasteners, hardware and flashing) may corrode when in direct contact with or exposed to water. Use fixings, hardware or any metal products as recommended by their manufacturer. Stainless steel and hot dipped galvanised fixings are recommended.
If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent or other finish to treat your treated wood, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions and label of the intended result.
Exterior Fire-X® treated timbers, which are no longer usable, such as cut ends, broken boards, sawdust, or treated timber material taken out of service, may be disposed of in accordance with National and local regulations.
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