CUTEK® Extreme Approved for Use with SaferWood™ Ignition-Resistant Wood
CUTEK® Wood Solutions and SaferWood™ are proud to announce that CUTEK® Extreme has been approved for use with SaferWood™ ignition-resistant wood, following successful independent third-party testing that confirmed compatibility between SaferWood’s Thermex-FR® fire-retardant treatment and CUTEK® Extreme.
SaferWood™ coated with CUTEK® Extreme successfully passed ASTM E2768 surface-burning testing, achieving the same Class A surface-burning performance required for code-compliant fire-retardant-treated wood and ignition-resistant materials. The testing confirmed that CUTEK® Extreme did not negatively affect SaferWood’s surface-burning performance, while SaferWood’s Thermex-FR® treatment did not impact the performance of CUTEK® Extreme.
This approval represents an important milestone for OEMs, pre-treaters, architects, builders, and specifiers looking to pair proven ignition-resistant wood technology with high-performance exterior wood protection. Together, SaferWood™ and CUTEK® Extreme provide a complementary solution that supports the safe, sustainable, and long-lasting use of natural wood in residential and commercial construction.
SaferWood’s Thermex-FR® technology provides permanent fire-retardant protection and ignition resistance, while CUTEK® Extreme’s deeply penetrating oil technology helps control moisture from within the wood, reducing cupping, warping, splitting, and checking. The result is a powerful combination that allows partners to meet demanding performance requirements without compromising the natural beauty, appearance, or long-term durability of wood.
“This is an exciting milestone for CUTEK and an important step forward for our OEM and pretreatment partners,” said Gerald Heatherington, President, CUTEK Wood Solutions. “The compatibility of CUTEK® Extreme with SaferWood’s Thermex-FR® technology gives our partners greater confidence when specifying or supplying ignition-resistant wood products that also require long-term moisture protection and premium appearance. We are proud to work alongside a company whose commitment to innovation, quality, safety, sustainability, and customer service closely aligns with our own.”
“From the start, CUTEK® Extreme was a promising product for its high performance and selfhealing effect. And, as a company, CUTEK®’s client-focused approach, technical expertise, and respect for natural wood align closely with our own,” said J. Travis Owens, Chief Business Development Officer at SaferWood. “We’re proud to have proven the synergy between both our teams and our products. This marks an important step in expanding the finishing and appearance options of SaferWood, while maintaining our strict standards for quality, safety, and excellent service.”
SaferWood with Thermex-FR® by Chemco, Inc. is a one-time, permanent fire-retardant pressure treatment that renders natural and thermally modified wood ignition-resistant. SaferWood is approved for exterior use in residential and commercial construction in WUI-designated areas and Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and meets requirements for fire-retardant-treated wood and ignition-resistant construction under applicable building codes. For CUTEK® Wood Solutions, this approval strengthens its ability to support OEMs, pre-treaters, and specialty wood partners with a trusted penetrating oil system that enhances the service life, appearance, and performance of natural wood. As demand grows for wood products that balance beauty, durability, sustainability, and code-conscious construction, the approved use of CUTEK® Extreme with SaferWood™ creates a clear path forward for partners serving highperformance exterior wood markets.
About CUTEK® Wood Solutions
At CUTEK®, our mission is to be the trusted partner for everyone who works with wood. From homeowners to architects, government, and industry professionals. We provide world-class wood protection solutions that make building with wood easier, longer lasting, and more rewarding. We exist to champion wood as a sustainable, high-performance material, supporting the people who rely on it. Our mission is not just to protect wood, but to educate the world about its true potential – showing that with advanced, penetrating oils and scientifically engineered formulas, wood can be stronger, more resilient, and more beautiful than ever imagined. Whether it’s protecting a deck, delivering innovative solutions to distributors, enhancing public infrastructure, or helping architects realize their visions – we bring expertise, care, and purpose to everything we do.
About SaferWood™
Since 1981, SaferWood has been dedicated to “Protecting Property and Saving Lives” through the advancement of fire-retardant technology, code development, and the use of real, natural, sustainable wood. Today, SaferWood with Thermex-FR® by Chemco, Inc. is recognized as an industry leader in exterior, ignition-resistant, appearance-grade fire-retardant-treated wood. SaferWood is trusted by leading architects, developers, code officials, and fire authorities for its proven performance, longevity, and consistent high quality.
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