The Ultimate Defence against Bushfires

dFx® Treated Pine that is tested & approved up to and including BAL 40 areas

FLAMEfixx dFx®

Products have been extensively tested to ensure optimal performance against Australian Bush fires. FLAMEfixx dFx® timber products are tested and approved up to and including BAL 40 set out in the Australian Standard AS 3959-2018 “Construction of buildings in bush fire-prone areas”

DFX® Process Technology

dFx® is patented, industry-leading technology that combines a globally approved, durable (d) wood preservative and a proprietary fire-retardant (fx) into a single working solution.

Sustainable

Timber is one of the most sustainable building materials available and is known as the ultimate renewable resource. FLAMEfixx dFx® is harvested from plantation grown radiata pine forests that are continuously replenished.

Check Your Bal Rating

The WoodSolutions Bushfire Calculator V2.1 is an online (to facilitate updating) design tool that enables building designers, builders, regulators and home owners to determine the relevant Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) for a specific building site. Click Here

Optimum Protection

FLAMEfixx dFx® products have been extensively tested to ensure optimal protection against Australian Bush fires. FLAMEfixx dFx® timber products meet the requirements of BAL-40 set out in the Australian Standard AS 3959-2018 “Construction of buildings in bush fire-prone areas.”

Identification

All packs are wrapped in plastic with the distinctive ITI FLAMEfixx dFx® logo & brand. All decking, screening and structural timber are edge-branded with the logo, BAL rating, treatment plant number & chemical identification number and Hazard Class [H3] all in a single, rectangular grid. And relevant Australian Standards.

Care & Maintenance

Like all natural timbers, applying added protection is highly recommended to protect against water ingress, cracking & checking. For best results use penetrating oils like CUTEK EXTREME which are available in a full range of colour-tones – www.cutek.com.au FLAMEfixx dFx® chemistry is alkaline and consequently is not compatible with Wood Stains and Paint Coatings.

Fasteners

All fasteners used with FLAMEfixx dFx® products must be Class 3 Galvanised, 304 Stainless Steel or 316 Extreme Stainless Steel.

Disposal

Disposal of treated wood is via approved landfill facilities & NOT via incineration (burning). FLAMEfixx dFx® is non-hazardous.

Health, Safety & Environmental

FLAMEfixx dFx® meets the health, safety & environmental requirements for currently approved wood preservatives. The flame-retardant is an inorganic metal oxide which is fixed in the timber. On combustion, the retardant reverts to its original, natural, inorganic form.

Product Technical Statement

What is a PTS? A product technical statement (PTS) is a detailed document that outlines the specifications, performance characteristics, and compliance standards of a particular product. It serves as a comprehensive guide, providing essential information on the product’s materials, installation procedures, and safety features. For a product like FLAMEfixx dFx® a fire-resistant solution, the technical statement is crucial because it ensures that all aspects of its application are clearly understood and adhered to

Treatment

Aquazole is a colourless water-based emulsion concentrate containing the well-proven combination of tebuconazole and propiconazole plus permethrin as active ingredients.

Aquazole is intended to be diluted with water and may then be applied to dry timber using a vacuum-pressure treatment process in a commercial timber treatment plant.

What are BAL Ratings?

The WoodSolutions Bushfire Calculator V2.1 is an online (to facilitate updating) design tool that enables building designers, builders, regulators, and homeowners to determine the relevant Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) for a specific building site.