Fire-Retardant Materials

New material option

Fire-retardant treated wood for exterior projects.

SaferWood Thermex-FR gives clients another material conversation when planning exterior wood near homes, fences, gates, and outdoor structures.

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Material Choice

Exterior fire-retardant treated wood may be relevant for certain wildfire-conscious projects.

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Project Planning

Good use depends on site conditions, layout, exposure, and local requirements.

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Installed Cleanly

Just Fences can discuss where this material fits into the fence or outdoor build.

Important: final requirements can depend on jurisdiction, product specs, HOA rules, insurer expectations, and the local authority having jurisdiction.

Fire-Retardant Materials

Just Fences is now offering SaferWood Thermex-FR products.

SaferWood Thermex-FR is an exterior fire-retardant treated wood option for clients who want to explore ignition-resistant materials for fences, decks, gates, and other outdoor wood projects.

For Marin County homeowners thinking about wildfire exposure, WUI requirements, defensible space, and insurance questions, this gives Just Fences another material path to discuss during project planning.

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Why this matters

Ignition-resistant planning

Fire-retardant treated wood can help homeowners consider safer material choices for exterior projects in wildfire-prone areas.

Exterior wood options

SaferWood Thermex-FR gives clients a real-wood option when a project still needs the look and workability of wood.

Installed by Just Fences

Just Fences can help clients evaluate where these materials may make sense for fences, gates, decks, and related outdoor work.

Important note

Fire requirements and product approvals can depend on jurisdiction, site conditions, product species/profile, and current code interpretation. Homeowners should confirm final compliance with the local authority having jurisdiction, fire district, HOA, insurer, or design professional.

Fire-conscious exterior materials

More options for safer fence and wood-material planning.

Just Fences is excited to offer fire-conscious exterior material options for Marin County homes. Kevin Marcinek can help clients compare which selection best fits the yard, fence line, exposure, budget, design goals, and finished look.

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Hardie Board

Concrete-based board option. Painting may be desired depending on the finished look.

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Hogwire & Deer Wire

Wire-based options for visibility, airflow, deer control, and reduced combustible material.

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SaferWood

Fire-retardant treated wood option for clients who still want the warmth and character of wood.

SaferWood Thermex-FR

Exterior fire-retardant treated wood, available through local lumber yards.

Just Fences can source SaferWood through local lumber yards. Distributor availability and lumber species may vary, but the installed product is treated with SaferWood / Thermex-FR technology.

SaferWood describes Thermex-FR as a treatment process used to create ignition-resistant, fire-retardant treated wood. Clients are encouraged to review product and compliance information while planning their project.

Why it matters

For many homeowners, the goal is not just a better fence. It is a smarter exterior plan: defensible space, home hardening, material selection, and peace of mind.

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Product information

SaferWood resources

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SaferWood overview Product background

General SaferWood product information and company overview.

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SaferWood products Product options

Product page for SaferWood fire-retardant treated wood options.

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Protection & performance Codes and standards

SaferWood information about performance, protection, codes, and standards.

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Mataverde fencing Video and stats

Mataverde overview of SaferWood fire-retardant treated fencing materials.

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Compliance specs Mataverde details

Compliance-focused information for SaferWood treated fencing materials.

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Eco Supply Center Technical information

Additional SaferWood Thermex-FR information and compliance specifications.

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Material availability

Known SaferWood distributors

Just Fences has identified distributor sources that may be available through local lumber yards. Availability, lead time, and species should be confirmed during project planning.

Arbor Wood Company

SaferWood-treated material source. Specific types and availability should be confirmed by project.

Mataverde Sustainable Decking & Siding

SaferWood-treated material source, including options such as STK Cedar where available.

Local fire safety resources

Helpful background for home hardening, fencing, and defensible space.

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Fire Safe Marin Harden Your Home overview

Overview of home-hardening concepts for Marin County homeowners.

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Fire Safe Marin Fencing & gates

Guidance related to fire-resistant fencing and gate materials near the home.

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Cal Fire Home hardening

State guidance on addressing home vulnerabilities to better withstand wildfire.

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Marin Builders Association Fire safety resources

Local building-industry fire safety resource collection.

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County of Marin Defensible space

County fire prevention and defensible-space information for property owners.

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