Penofin® for Thermally Modified Wood is a deep-penetrating, acrylic stain delivering unmatched durability and protection from weathering. Penofin for Thermally Modified Wood is designed to provide a protective water and UV resistant coating that preserves the rich exotic color of thermally modified wood. Penofin for Thermally Modified Wood will prevent greying for up to 2 […]
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 at hand. The opportunity presented itself so I jumped at it and was very surprised that what you see from the outside of a finished home is often meticulously […]
We used the Novawood thermally modified wood decking and did an exposure test that ran 4 months beginning at December 1 st, 2015 and ran until April 1st, 2016. The thermally treated wood was not treated with anything and was simply washed down with soap and water when the testing was initiated. As you can […]
This is a very informative article written by Charles Wardell from Professional Deck Builders Magazine about thermally modified wood with a product overview as a decking alternative to tropical hardwoods like Ipe including an overview of the Pros and Cons associated to the wood. Thermally modified wood, also called heat-treated wood, has been available since […]
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 […]
Have you been searching for a natural and durable alternative to IPE with outstanding technical specifications as well as being responsible harvested not to mention being easy to install. You wait is over as Novawood thermally modified wood decking and siding products have officially hit the North American market. From America’s well managed forests come’s […]
We often hear the term but don’t really understand what it means. Its a process where wood is altered from its original makeup by using a combination of heat and steam with the absence of oxygen. This changes the cell structure of the wood in order to increase the woods durability. Lack of oxygen prevents […]
The backyard is no longer just an expanse of grass where the kids play. Homeowners are taking cues from the interior features and amenities of their homes and are creating comfortable and functional spaces outside. There is a multitude of products retailers can offer consumers to create an outdoor living space that fits their lifestyles; […]