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2x6 FR Blocking

PreCut Fire-retardant treated wood blocking

The 2x6 FR Blocking is precut with a dado groove to latch on to flange of nonstructural steel framing and span between wall partitions to provide attachment surface for wall mounted fixtures.

The 2x6 FR Blocking is fire-retardant treated wood blocking for nonstructural steel framing with dado groove to latch on to flange and span between wall partitions to provide attachment surface for wall mounted fixtures. Fire-retardant wood complies with national building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).

Features:

  • D-Blaze® Fire-Retardant Treatment
  • Dado groove provides secure and flush mounting surface.
  • Pre-cut for 16” o.c. spacing 
  • Provides reinforcement to the structural integrity of the walls for stability of wall-mounted fixtures.

2x6 FR Blocking is fire-retardant, pressure-treated wood that is chemically treated to reduce flamespread and smoke development. 

INSTALLATION:

Secure wood blocking into place using stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized fasteners.  On one side, insert fasteners through the stud flange and into the face of the blocking and for the other side insert fasteners through the stud web and into the butt end of the blocking.

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • FRT D-Blaze Performance Standards for Fire Retardant Treated Wood

PRoduct submittal SHeets

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Product CodeDescription
FRB26-16Fire-retardant Wood Backing for 16" spaced metal studs

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