that's why noncome bustknoncombr has been used in the shop. it's highly resistant to fire. the this experiment shows how noncombustible lumber compares to standard lumber. each piece is set alight reaching 1,000 degrees celsius. the standard wood was completely burned in about 20 minutes but the noncombustible lumber turn into charcoal without producing any flames or smoke. the great east japan earthquake heightened awareness concerning disaster prevention and increased demand for noncombustible lumber. this special type of lumber was developed by a lumber company. the company president shows us the special liquid that makes his lumber noncombustible. this is a concentrated solution of borate, one of the ingredients used to create glass. the liquid is permeated into the wood's cell wall. once dried only the borate remains on the cell wall. the cell call is encased in glass making the wood fire resistant. taking advantage of this technology he's in charge of a big project. the projes collaboration between industry and a leading university. its aim is to construct a high-rise