Wood siding has been a favorite for specification by Architects for many years. You could say that it’s the grandpa of architecture. Mainly installed with a rainscreen method it works to keep moisture out of the building while protecting the rest of the wall assembly. Wood is a natural product made from a renewable resource […]
- November 1, 2018
- Thermally Modified Wood
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Its a question that gets asked of me on a frequent basis. Torrefaction of wood dates back to the Second World War. The technology was created to assist in converting biomass into a coal-like material to help achieve better fuel quality for combustion. Once biomass is torrefied it becomes dense and was commonly converted into […]
- 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 […]
- July 9, 2016
- Thermally Modified Wood
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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. Thermally modified wood is no different and when the opportunity presents itself CFP Cladding & Decking staff are more than happy to provide learning seminars with the professional specifiers. […]