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thermal modification

Factors affecting the quality of heat-treated wood.

The quality of raw material has a significant effect on the quality of the final heat-treated wood product. In principle, all wood species can be heat-treated. However, the parameters used for the process must be optimized separately for each wood species. In Finland, the species used for heat treatment are pine (Pinus sylvestris), spruce (Picea abies), birch (Betula […]

How Durable is Thermally Modified Wood?

Expert opinions suggest that when you thermally modify wood it increases the durability rating of the wood significantly. Test reports on wood that has been thermally modified wood using North American Ash are given much better durability ratings compared to other wood species that have not been thermally modified. Durability is one of the key […]

Does thermally modified wood fade?

The simple answer is yes. There is not a natural exterior wood product that will not fade over time when being exposed to the suns UV rays. UV light has the most impact on color change. You only have to put a piece of unfinished wood out in direct sunlight for a short time with […]

The commitment to responsible harvesting for the benefit of future generations.

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 […]

Why should you consider using thermally modified wood using the Thermowood method?

Our Novawood thermally modified wood has a variety of end uses that can enhance your living area whether it be indoor our outdoor. Novawood remains natural and beautiful after the thermal modification process has taken place but also it has many additional qualities that sometime get overlooked. The products treated with the Thermowood method are; […]

Trends in Outdoor Living

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; […]

Nature’s Gift To Us, Our Gift To You

Novawood set out with the purpose of weaving the texture of the “tree” into the fabric of “life”. Our aim was to convert this most beautiful gift of nature into breathing, living spaces while trying to preserve the rich forests of our world through sustainable solutions. We embrace the quality of “longevity” as the most […]