One of our newest building solutions is FlameDXX OSB; the world's first fire retardant OSB. Available only on the east coast for the past three years, FlameDXX will be available on the west coast USA (and Canada) beginning September 1, 2010. It has all the advantages of OSB and is less expensive and stronger than fire-retardant plywood.
Features include:
| Class A fire rating—ASTM E84 |
Orange tint for easy identification
on the yard or the building site |
| Flame spread index—10 |
Used in homes, schools, hospitals,
condos and multi-use structures |
| Smoke developed index (SDI)—50 |
Recommended for roof sheathing,
wall sheathing, subfloors and single
layer floors |
Structural strength PS 2-04 per
ASTM D3043 |
Available in 7/16", 19/32" and 23/32"
—span rating 24 |
All the advantages of OSB over
plywood |
Complies with 2006 IBC and 2006 IRC |
| IAPMO# ER 0173 |
New York City MEA# 628-06-M |