Finally: Premium Wood Fire-Resistant Siding Has Arrived

If you're an architect or builder searching for fire-resistant siding in a premium natural wood, Mataverde SaferWood could be the answer. Mataverde SaferWood allows design professionals to provide discerning clients with durability and premium aesthetics in a permanently fire-retardant treated wood. Its tested and certified to meet some of the toughest fire safety codes, including Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) compliance. Explore Western Red Cedar and Thermally Modified Hemlock profiles and discover a beautiful solution.

In this article: 

Key Factors To Know  |   An Innovative Choice | Permanently Fire-Resistant Siding  |  

Safety and Style  | More Than Fire Protection  |  Smart, Accessible, Beautiful

Mataverde SaferWood ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir fire retardant treated wood siding is beautiful enough, and is approved for, interior and exterior use. 

The Key Factors to Know About Mataverde SaferWood Siding: 

• Its compliant with most building codes for fire safety.

• The fire-retardant treatment is permanent and non-toxic.

• The siding material is sustainably harvested and safely recyclable.

• Its paintable and stainable, so you can customize your design as you see fit. 

• It comes in a variety of profiles so you don't have to compromise the reveal you want.

Read on to learn more details.

Why Mataverde SaferWood Is An Innovative Choice in Fire-Resistant Siding

Mataverde SaferWood Siding, which includes SaferWood STK Western Red Cedar and ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir, is designed to meet or even exceed strict fire safety standards. Here's a brief list of why it is in demand, 

• Compliance: Meets or exceeds many of the steadily increasing fire codes on the West Coast and elsewhere.
• They are approved for use in WUI and IWUI wildfire risk areas.
• Passed the California 10-year outdoor weathering test.
• Carry a Class A fire rating.
• Classified as Ignition-Resistant.
  

For builders, this means you have the proof needed for compliance with local fire codes.

How Mataverde SaferWood Is a Permanently Fire-Resistant Siding 

Unlike most fire-retardant treatments that wash off, the process used for Mataverde SaferWood ThermaWood FR permanently bonds the fire retardant to the wood at the cellular level. Using high heat in a pressure kiln, this innovative method ensures the fire protection lasts for the entire life of the siding. This treatment is also safe and non-toxic, using no harmful chemicals, so the siding can be safely recycled – a very eco-friendly benefit.

DOWNLOAD THE MATAVERDE WUI EVALUATION REPORT HERE

See the proprietary Thermex-FR fire-retardant treatment in action.

Watch here, click the image to start. 

Want to see Mataverde SaferWood ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir for yourself? Order a sample today:

The Best of Both Worlds: Safety and Style

The Mataverde collection offers a variety of wood siding styles that are both durable and beautiful. With a variety of profiles, you can avoid modifying the siding to get the look you want.

Mataverde SaferWood STK (Small Tight Knot) Western Red Cedar:

This stunning siding has the classic, rustic look of cedar but with advanced fire protection. It is kiln dried after treatment. Available in1x6 T&G, 711R profile.

Detail of Mataverde SaferWood STK Western Red Cedar

Mataverde ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir:

This is a durable and gorgeous option. The thermally modified Hemlock is A&BTR grade with a clear vertical grain, budget friendly, and readily available.

The proprietary thermal modification process we use creates a stronger and more long-lasting siding lumber than its non-modified counterpart, with features comparable to hardwoods.

ThermaWood FR comes in several styles to fit different siding design criteria:

• • 1x6 T&G, 633R1 Reversible Profile: This profile gives you two different looks in one board.

  • 1x6 T&G, Nickel Gap Profile: This profile offers a clean, modern look.

  • 1x6 Wood Climate-Shield Rainscreen Profile: This style isn't just for looks. The Climate-Shield Rainscreen Siding System also improves air circulation and keeps moisture out, which makes the whole wall system more durable.

Mataverde ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir with an oil-based finish

RELATED: Get inspired! Visit the Mataverde SaferWood project photo gallery for more design ideas. 

Mataverde SaferWood in a nickel gap siding profile was chosen for this Tahoe, California exterior renovation.

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Commercial entrance in Boston uses Mataverde SaferWood for this atrium, chosen for its fire code compliance and gorgeous premium looks. 

ThermaWood Hem-Fir FR: More Than Just Fire Protection

The thermal modification process used on ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir has other great benefits for your project. By removing the wood's natural sugars, it makes the siding very resistant to rot and insects. It also makes the wood more stable, so it won't expand or shrink significantly after it's installed. This results in a better-looking project that will last for decades. We stand behind this quality with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Take a virtual tour of a wildfire rebuild custom home and ADU that chose Mataverde SaferWood ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir. Watch now, click the image to start. 

Rooftop room on a luxury vertical siding project in the Bay Area of California shows off the stainable ThermaWood FR.

Smart, Accessible, and Beautiful

In addition to impressive performance, both Mataverde SaferWood Cedar and ThermaWood FR wood sidings materials are smart, practical choices with readily available options. Gain necessary fire resistance without sacrificing the beauty of premium wood siding or a durable, long-lasting exterior. 

Questions? Have an upcoming project ideal for Mataverde SaferWood? Contact us today, we're ready to help you get started.