Wood as an element of structural fire protection
Currently, there is a growing interest in the use of wood in construction as a structural material worldwide. At the same time, in most cases, wood is considered only as a material in need of fire protection and its ability to fulfill the role of thermal insulation protection is not taken into account. However, as the analysis of research results shows, in their capabilities, wood is not inferior to currently used materials based on inorganic binders, even without the use of flame retardant treatment. Fire-retardant treatment by deep impregnation can significantly improve the thermal insulation properties of wood and char formed, as well as significantly reduce the fire danger, which suggests the prospect of a purposeful study of the possibilities of wood as a structural element of fire protection for various structures, including structures made of non-combustible materials.