technologies

Thermally Modified Wood draws attention at 2019 International Builders Show

Las Vegas was the host city for the 2019 International Builder Show. Visitors from across North America and many other countries attended the three day exhibition. This show is one of the largest gatherings of building material exhibitors and attendees in North America. This years show was no exception. Attendee’s had a chance to see […]

Architects & Engineers in abundance at Wood Solutions Fair Toronto 2018

Another successful event showcasing just how versatile wood can be utilized in modern construction designs these days. Wood is being emphasized in many structural specifications that has opened up new opportunities to utilize not only its natural beauty but its structural strength.The Wood Solutions Fair is the premier event in Canada dedicated to design and construction […]

Thermal Modification vs Torrefaction. Are there similarities?

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 […]

Modified Wood Technologies Utilizing North American Ash Species

I have been researching to see if there are any North American standards that have been published about thermally modified wood. European manufacturers seem to have sufficient data but the data relates mainly to European species of wood. I’m researching a North American species called White Ash which is now readily used in Canada and […]