Thermally Modified Wood

February 1, 2017

A nature lover’s paradise utilizing thermally modified wood and protected by Sansin.

The Oostvaarders Nature Center in Almere, Netherlands stands on the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen, a vast and pristine nature area with vast lakes and rugged grasslands. […]
January 2, 2017

Toronto Construction Market introduced to Thermally Modified Wood.

The 2016 Construct Canada Show featured a host of unique and innovative new products during the three day event. One particular product that caught the attention […]
November 14, 2016

Effective Networking at Trade Shows the Do’s & Don’ts

Just when you think you have some time to relax and take in all the accomplishments that your hard work rewarded you with this past year […]
November 1, 2016

Where can I buy North American thermally modified lumber?

I recently visited a North American sawmill located in the Province of Ontario, the company name was Cherry Forest Products. Apparently they are one of Ontario’s […]
October 5, 2016

Searching for reputable companies that manufacture thermally modified wood?

I understand that heat treatment of wood if done properly increases the stability and durability of wood. I’m not very technically inclined but through some research […]
October 2, 2016

Water Absorption and Stability Test on Thermally Modified Wood

I received some samples of thermally modified wood and proceeded to test them for water absorption as I had been told that properly dried thermally modified […]
September 18, 2016

Whats the significance of the name Thermowood?

Have been doing some research on thermally modified wood and the name “ThermoWood” seems to be of significant importance. When thermally modified wood was first introduced […]
September 5, 2016

Establishing a classification standard for Thermally Modified Wood in Canada.

I understand there are many added benefits of using thermally modified wood products over traditional non thermally modified woods. I used some thermally modified wood ash […]
August 26, 2016

What is torrefied wood?

The technology consists of heating the wood at a very high temperature (from 190 C to 240 C), in a torrefaction kiln (autoclave) at controlled atmosphere […]