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 I discovered some basic expletives for why wood becomes more durable, stable and changes to its beautiful color when thermally modified correctly. Wood is composed of 50% cellulose, 23% […]
Its easier said than done when a company states a claim to their green products. CFP Cladding & Decking decided to put their words into action by joining the Canada Green Building Council in August this year. The CaGBC mission statement reads, “Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities […]
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 modified wood decking and siding products are FSC Certified and they provided me proof of their certification by showing me their current certificate which is issued by the Forest […]
Thermally modified wood has been in the North American marketplace for several years but until recently it was never really accepted as a serious alternative to traditional construction materials due to the unknown’s about its origin and the technology associated with it. First attempts into the North American marketplace were simply not very successful for […]
Novawood set out with the purpose of weaving the texture of the “tree” into the fabric of “life”. Our aim was to convert this most beautiful gift of nature into breathing, living spaces while trying to preserve the rich forests of our world through sustainable solutions. We embrace the quality of “longevity” as the most […]