About the project

The York University has been at the heart of its community for more than 180 years. It has one of the most impressive city centre campuses in the UK – making it yet another impressive, high-profile project to be involved in. Designed to foster creativity and collaboration among students and staff, required building materials that combined aesthetics, sustainability, and safety.

Russwood, a renowned supplier of high-quality timber, was tasked with providing Siberian larch timber for both the exterior and interior of the new building for principle contractor, BCL Timber Projects. To meet stringent fire safety regulations, they turned to our FireWright team for expertise in fire retardant timber treatments.

Russwood’s selection of Siberian larch timber presented a unique challenge for the York St John University Creative Centre project. While the timber offered durability and an appealing aesthetic, it needed to meet stringent fire safety requirements for use in a public building.

WJ FireWright, a trusted provider of fire retardant timber treatment solutions, was chosen to ensure that the Siberian larch timber met the necessary fire safety standards without compromising its natural beauty. Our expertise in timber treatment, combined with our commitment to sustainability, made us the ideal partner for this project.

The application of FireWright fire retardant treatment to the Siberian larch timber provided the York St John University Creative Centre with the following benefits:

– Enhanced Fire Safety: The treated timber met and exceeded fire safety regulations, ensuring the safety of the building’s occupants.
– Aesthetic Preservation: The natural beauty and warmth of the timber were preserved, contributing to the project’s overall design excellence.
– Sustainability: The project achieved its sustainability goals by using our all natural fire retardant treatment that did not harm the environment.