In a joint effort to advance fireproofing solutions for midrise 2×4 construction, Canada Wood Japan and the Japan 2×4 Home Builders Association conducted a series of fire resistance tests to develop 90-minute fireproof assembly approvals. This initiative follows a key revision to Japan’s Building Standard Law in 2023, which reduced the fire resistance requirement for … Continue reading Successful 90-Minute Fireproofing Tests Pave Way for Cost-Effective 2×4 Midrise Construction in Japan