wood siding

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 […]
July 31, 2016

Can I get thermally modified wood FSC certified for LEED building?

The short answer is yes. I found a supplier in Canada, Cherry Forest Products, which distributes to both Canada and the United States and their thermally […]
July 28, 2016

Installing Thermally Modified Wood Siding.

Thermally modified wood siding can be fastened using different installation methods but I suggest that you follow the manufacturers recommended installation guidelines. I recently visited a […]
July 9, 2016

Lunch and Learns with Professional Specifiers help them understand thermally modified wood.

Like any product in the construction marketplace it needs to be properly explained so the product can have the opportunity to be specified into construction projects. […]
July 6, 2016

Specialty Forest Products distributor of thermally modified wood gets retailers opinions.

Had the pleasure of recently traveling the roadways of Washington and Montana State with two of Specialty Forest Products salespeople. The purpose of my trip was […]
June 8, 2016

Application of Cutek Extreme on Thermally Modified Woods.

The roasting & steam process creates a very appealing initial look to woods.  However, these woods will now silver in record time, are far more brittle, […]
June 7, 2016

Application of Cutek Extreme Clear Coat on Thermally Modified Wood

Unusual wear patterns have been observed on thermally modified woods which are not typical of Cutek wear on regular woods. We are still not sure why […]
May 25, 2016

Hardwood siding installation using thermally modified wood.

What you can learn from a few professionals while working along side them can be beneficial no matter how inept one may feel to the task […]
May 18, 2016

Improper wood preparation and over applying stains could pose an issue with thermally modified wood.

It has come to light recently that the extremely fine milling process used in the manufacture of thermally modified woods creates such a smooth surface that […]