Thermally modified wood has some hidden secrets that need to be brought to the surface. Once wood is thermally modified it changes it’s genetic makeup but also transforms the woods internal color. At a specific point during modification when temperatures reach specific levels the woods lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose are effected which darkens the wood’s […]
- July 5, 2017
- Thermally Modified Wood
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Due to it’s enhanced durability, dimensional stability, and good appearance, thermally-treated wood has been utilized for many years in Europe for indoor and outdoor applications. When thermally modified wood was first introduced to North America the main focus for its use in the construction marketplace was for the decking and siding sector. Because of the […]