62 | Sector Focus: Preservatives & Fire Retardants
SUMMARY
■WJ Fire Retardant is set to double its capacity
■It has doubled turnover since 2019 and is on course to double again
■In terms of timber in construction the highest possible grading is: B, S1, d0
■UKCA or EU CE marking requires three certification elements
SUSTAINABLE PEACE OF MIND
CERTIFIED,
WJ Group explains the importance of the correct application of fire retardant products and why certification is vital
WJ Group was formed in 2007 as a timber engineering business by owner, Mark Eggleston. The group now employs over 70 staff between Hull and Kirkburn, with a further six in Kent. The FireWright part of the group is based in Kirkburn and is the first in Britain to offer eco-friendly fire retardant timber treatments and has become a leading presence with a number of high profile partnerships and projects to its credit.
WJ Fire Retardant is also set to double its capacity with the help of a new investment in 2023. Since 2019 it has doubled its turnover and is on course to double again in the next five years ahead by installing additional kilns and boosting production.
When it comes to timber in construction, fire retardancy is all about creating time by minimising fire contribution, smoke development and creation of more burning material.
Top, figure 1: The highest possible grading for timber in construction is B, S1, d0 Above, figure 2: UKCA or EU CE marking requires three certification elements
TTJ | May/June 2023 |
www.ttjonline.com
Timber is gaining popularity in construction. It is a global trend with increasingly large, tall and complex buildings using timber for facades, internal surface finishes and structural support. Whilst timber’s aesthetic appeal, environmental credentials and engineering flexibility are driving this trend, designers must ensure that buildings remain safe over the long-term. Key to this is making sure that construction timber treatment is correctly specified to meet the regulatory
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