Wildfires are more frequent and more devastating. Building codes are changing rapidly to adjust to this new reality with ever stricter requirements.

In this environment, Class A has taken on new meaning while terms, like WUI-approved or WUI-certified, Fire-treated (slang), Fire-resistant, and Ignition-resistant, are tossed around and applied without proper vetting or understanding.

The only way for real wood to remain relevant is to continue to meet demanding aesthetic and performance expectations while simultaneously delivering on higher standards of compliance.