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Woodsafe® PRO™

Woodsafe® PRO™ is a perfect choice for fire-retardant treated wood in both interior applications such as wall and ceiling cladding and acoustic panels, as well as for exterior façade cladding intended for paint coating.

Woodsafe® WFX™

Woodsafe® WFX™ is the only fire-retardant treatment on the market approved according to use class EN 16755 EXT, making it possible to choose façade cladding designed for natural weathering — that is, without surface coating.

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Building - Without Compromising on Safety or Responsibility

To fully understand these needs, a longer-term perspective is required than what a single project can encompass.

As a building owner, responsibility extends across the entire life cycle of the building—from early design decisions to long-term management and future use. Sustainable construction is therefore not just about the choice of materials today, but about verified and traceable performance that endures over time. This means that fire safety, environmental impact, and functionality are properly documented, comparable, and valid for the building’s actual use.

With the right documentation and verification, confidence is built into the building permit process, clarity is established regarding the division of responsibilities, and the conditions are set for a building that meets requirements—not just upon delivery, but throughout its entire lifespan.

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The Reality of Being a Developer - Today's Demands on Developers

Verified fire protection for the appropriate application environment is based on clearly defined use classes and relevant standards. This provides assurance during the design phase, the building permit process, and throughout the building’s entire service life.

 

  • Verified fire protection for the appropriate application environment is based on clearly defined use classes and relevant standards. It provides assurance in the design phase, during the building permit process, and regarding the safe operation of the building.
  • Clear and Valid Documentation: As a developer, you are required to provide documentation that is traceable, accurate, and accepted by government agencies and regulatory bodies. The right documentation reduces the risk of questions, delays, and rework in the project.
  • Long-term performance—not just at the time of delivery. Products and solutions must be verified to function over time in real-world use. This ensures that the declared performance is maintained during operation, management, and future changes.
  • Delays and redesigns. If fire safety measures or documentation are not properly verified for the intended use, this can lead to delays in building permits, last-minute changes, and costly redesigns.
     
  • Uncertainty regarding inspections and liability. Inadequate or unclear documentation can create uncertainty during inspections, final inspections, or after completion—where liability ultimately falls on the developer.
  • Increased costs over the building’s lifespan. Solutions that work only at the time of delivery risk losing performance over time. This can lead to future repairs, renovations, or replacements that could otherwise have been avoided.


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That's why builders choose Woodsafe®

With Woodsafe®, you get:

  • Approved fire performance with use class
    Documented durability in accordance with relevant standards—not assumptions.
  • Approved use class for the specific environment
    Indoors, sheltered outdoors, or exposed—clearly defined.
  • Third-party-verified production
    Continuous manufacturing control ensures predictable quality.
  • Environmental data that stands up to scrutiny
    EPDs and certified management systems.
  • Support for design and procurement
    Consulting that simplifies decision-making and requirements definition.
  • Documentation ready for final inspection
    Structured, traceable, and accepted by industry stakeholders.