Fire is the worst enemy of products that are made from wood. There is a constant fear of your house catching fire if the wood plywood has been used extensively in a house. There is a significant chance that the wood can catch fire if the material used does not have quality certifications and if it does not comply with the standard set by the government.

You are quite literally playing with fire; you install local plywood sheets that do not guarantee to have fire-resistant properties. There is a constant fear that your home will catch fire from the slightest ignition. Therefore, it is crucial that you must buy products that have incorporated fire retardant technologies in their products.

There are several advantages to fire retardant plywood which are mentioned below-

• Give the inhabitants ample amount of time to evacuate

In the event of a house getting caught on fire. Fire-resistant plywood will give the people enough time to escape the burning house. Thanks to its fire-retardant properties that prevent the quick spread of fire. Normal plywood will only serve as fuel for the fire to spread and get even more violent, making it difficult for the people trapped inside to get out.

However, in a fire-resistant ply, the special chemical compound present in the wood gives the ply fire-retardant properties that limit the spread of fire, delaying the plywood to reach the ignition point and providing enough time to make a sound judgment.

• Significantly lowers the risk of dying from suffocation and gas poisoning

One of the major causes of death in a house fire is suffocation and gas poisoning. Fire needs oxygen for combustion. And sadly, it is that same gas that we need for breathing. In the event of a house fire, if the plywood is not fire-resistant, the plywood will spread fire quickly which means, more fire, more combustion, and less oxygen for you to breathe.

Another major cause of death is gas poisoning. Normal plywood will give off toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide which can poison your lungs and make it even harder for you to breathe. Thereby, lowering your survival chances.

A good Plywood Manufacturer will incorporate the best technology to ensure that the people are getting the best product in terms of safety. Fire-retardant plywood is infused with special chemical compounds that not only give them fireproofing but also prevent the plywood from giving off harmful gases in the event of a house catching fire.

• Give the house a robust structural integrity

People becoming trapped in their own houses, owing to the fire destroying the plywood and obstructing the exits, is another reason for home fire fatalities. Even more of a chance exists for a large supporting plank of wood to fracture and fall, slamming on your head and knocking you dead. Therefore, your home’s structural strength must hold up in the case of a house fire breaking out.

Typical fire-resistant plywood contains unique chemical adhesives that bind layers together and prevent the ply to develop cracks. Hence, reducing the chances that the structure will collapse from the weakening of the wood due to the fire.

These qualities are must-haves in fire-resistant plywood. In addition to all of these, there are national and international agencies that test the quality of the plywood through a set of rigorous testing. After the plywood is passed, the product is granted the following standard or quality certifications.

• IS 5509

Is an Indian standard for plywood panels and planks. The product is labeled as IS 5509 after going through intense pressure and a vacuum chamber to test the limits of the product.

• ASTM E84 specification

American Society for Testing and Material, or ASTM in short, is an agency that grants ASTM E84 quality certificates to wood products that complies with this American agency’s standards.

To sum up

With these advantages in mind ensure that this fire-retardant plywood is used in the places that are prone to catching fire, such as the kitchen, or places where you use candles or any other place which is more fire prone involving the firewall technology ensures that the plywood that you buy has the appropriate quality compliance and the pass the national and international standards.

You should never gamble with the safety of your home and most importantly your family members. Always buy the best products from the market so that you and your family sleep peacefully knowing that your house is secure from fire with Fire Resistant Plywood.