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 of visitors was the thermally modified wood being displayed by CFP Cladding & Decking from Guelph, Ontario. If you are considering a exterior or interior wall cladding or decking […]
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 the trade show season reminds all of us that you never rest on your past success’s. It’s now time to rethink and refocus efforts for 2017 and there is […]
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 largest lumber producing hardwood sawmills. I was provided a company tour by Jacob Baranski, the company Vice President and he showed me some lumber that had been thermally modified […]
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 wood will not allow active water to remain in the wood like other non-thermally modified wood products which in theory should make the thermally modified wood more stable and […]
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 as a technology to advance the durability and stability of exterior and interior wood products using thermally modified wood technology there was a vast array of comments that kept […]
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 for my decking project at my home and really liked the look and feel of the wood. I purchased my decking at Wellesley Home Hardware and thought there would […]
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 and low in oxygen. The length of the process, as well as the temperature degree sustained during a determined period, depends on the species and the desired color. This […]
Using appropriate technology and new materials has created new resources for sustainable designers who are solving environmental challenges. The AIA is beginning a program that will allow architects to track green materials and methods, to help architects choose materials for healthier and more efficient buildings. Full Story: BNP Media
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 […]