Question 1

I have painted roof Fascia boards and painted roof eves. Will this product work on a painted surface?

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Unfortunately our product is not a topical product like paint. For Dri-One to be effective it needs to be able to soak into the woods cellular structure to bond to the wood. Paint prior to treating wood with Dri-one inhibits is ability to soak in. If you apply Dri-One to raw bare wood, prior to paint or stain, let it dry...Then, it can be painted or stained easily with total confidence your wood is protected from flame.
There are Flame Retardant paints or additives for paint on the market. They are topical. If there is a chip or crack in the paint, the wood behind is still not flame protected, so that wood will eventually ignite when exposes to flame.. That is why Desert Research Institute does not offer those types of products.

Question 2

Is this product been tested to astm e119 or ul 263?

Accepted Answer

The direct answer is; No, we do not have those official designations.
I can, however, tell you that nuclear power plants, commercial architects, and commercial builders have individually tested our product against most of our competitors and  even Pressure treated materials. Dri-One has always out performed our competitors in both the wood and textile arenas. Dri-One is currently being used in all mentioned applications to date. Recently, a large Japanese Architecture firm building many new buildings in the east, tested our product. They are now calling us out as the only Flame Retardant to be used in all their projects.
I hope this answered your question.

Jim

Question 3

Hi, will this product work on Styrofoam materials ?

Accepted Answer

We get this question quite often. The short answer is.....There is no short answer. It depends on how the Styrofoam was manufactured. If it has a smooth surface that repels our product it will not absorb into its pores, therefore will not be effective at all. Dri-One is not a topical treatment.  It needs to be able to penetrate the surface such as raw wood or fabric. Even if you have porous Styrofoam, the melting point can be low enough that nothing can stop it from melting, however in many cases Styrofoam treated with Dri-One will not burn as it melts.  We have been approved by most fire inspectors across the country to be used in Haunted Houses to treat Styrofoam, and most foam rubber. You can always give us a call to discuss your particular project.

Question 4

The image that shows a seal is difficult to see to confirm.  does this have a ca state fire marshal seal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, We are certified in California as a registered Flame Retardant.
Our seal # is C-19301.
We are recognized in all 50 states.

ASIN	B07J6R6B99
Best Sellers Rank	#62,263 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #6 in Fire Barrier Caulk
Brand Name	DRI-ONE Flame Retardant
Color	clear
Color Code	#FFFFFF
Container Type	Pail
Coverage	Protection against fire hazards for various materials, including untreated wood and natural textiles.
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (73)
Finish Type	Semi-Gloss
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Waterproof	False
Item Form	Liquid
Item Volume	5 Gallons
Item Weight	50 Pounds
Manufacturer	Desert Research Institute , Inc.
Paint Type	Spray
Part Number	1004
Size	5 Gallon Pail
Special Features	Non Toxic, water based Fr liqiud protection class A for aborbent materials
Surface Recommendation	Fabric, Wood, Thatch
Unit Count	640.0 Fluid Ounces
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Fire Retardant Spray Liquid Solution for Natural Textiles, Raw Wood, Absorbent Materials & More - Class A Flame Retardant -Eco Safe - NFPA 701- ASTM E84-5 Gallon pail of DRI-ONE®

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