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Fire Protection for Exterior Wood – Choose Freely, Protect Safely

With Woodsafe, you have complete freedom to create the look you’re after—from a classically painted wood facade to a natural wood siding that ages gracefully over time. Our systems are designed for exterior use and are type-approved according to service class EN 16755 EXT, which verifies the durability of fire performance following standardized weathering testing.

Woodsafe offers two fully verified solutions for fire protection of exterior wood: the traditionally painted facade or the unique WFX™ impregnation, which allows the wood’s natural patina and character to shine through.

No matter which architectural style you choose, you benefit from fire protection with verified durability in accordance with EN 16755, use class EXT —developed for exterior applications and exposure to the elements. With Woodsafe, architectural freedom and technical reliability come together in a single solution.

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Woodsafe® WFX™ - Natural beauty, proven performance worldwide

Imagine a wood facade that ages gracefully—one that grays, breathes, and changes in step with its surroundings and the passage of time, with documented fire performance integrated into the solution. Woodsafe® WFX™ is more than just a fire protection solution; it’s a technological enabler for architecture where natural wood takes center stage—untreated in appearance and safe in function.

Woodsafe® WFX™ is developed for exterior applications and is verified in accordance with EN 16755, use class EXT, without the need for a protective surface coating. Its fire protection is based on an industrially fixed polymer structure within the wood. The durability of the fire performance has been verified following accelerated weathering in accordance with EN 16755.

With type approval covering EN 16755 EXT and verified performance in accordance with ASTM D2898, Woodsafe® WFX™ is unique in the market. The solution combines documented durability, high technical performance, and a big design freedom. For architects, builders, and the wood industry seeking to combine aesthetics with long-term functionality, the choice is clear.

With Woodsafe® WFX™, let the wood speak—and let the fire protection take care of the rest.
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Woodsafe® WFXTM

Endless possibilities – fire protection that allows for architectural freedom

With Woodsafe® WFX™, you have complete freedom to create unique designs in wood—with documented fire performance as an integrated part of the solution. Whether you choose Thermowood pine, spruce, ash, Nobelwood, Western Red Cedar, or wood shingles, WFX™ lets you work with the material’s natural character and let the architecture take center stage.

Use this solution for exterior cladding, decorative details, balconies, or roofs. WFX™ opens the door to designs where natural wood meets invisible and certified fire protection—discreetly integrated into the material. The result is safety that isn’t visible, but is felt in the freedom to create.

An obvious choice for architects who want to combine aesthetics, function, and long-term performance. Provided by Woodsafe.

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  • Preserves the natural look of wood
    WFX™ – security that offers freedom in exterior architecture
  • Fire protection on all sides
    Fire protection on all six sides—nothing is left to chance
  • Deep-penetrating, cured fire protection 
    Cured polymeric fire protection integrated into the wood’s structure
  • Allows for natural aging
    The wood is allowed to weather naturally and develop its character over time.
  • Exterior Performance
    Verified for exterior use without the need for a protective surface coating in accordance with EN 16755, use class EXT.
  • Let nature leave its mark 
    WFX™ wood develops a patina over time
  • Wide selection
    Choose from Thermowood, Accoya, Nobelwood, spruce, cedar, and more
  • Staining
    There are options available for staining wood products
  • Approved Properties
    Every WFX™ wood species is tested, graded, and approved.

Woodsafe® PRO™ – Timeless Aesthetics – Fire Protection for Classic Designs

Woodsafe® PRO™ is the obvious choice for anyone who wants to combine a traditional painted wood facade with the market’s most proven fire protection. Whether you’re working with spruce, pine, or other paintable wood species, PRO™ provides a stable base for color and design — with the durability of fire performance verified in accordance with EN 16755, use class EXT, when used with an approved coating system. Use it on facades, architectural details, roof overhangs, or fences—Woodsafe® PRO™ delivers safety with every brushstroke.