Thermally Modified Wood
Building Materials.
The
Why & Wow
ThermaPro wood is beautiful, rot-resistant, extremely durable, completely sustainable, chemical-free
natural wood.
Thermally Modified Wood is a game-changing building material now available in the United States. Not only is it chemical-free, eco-friendly, and longer-lasting than common wood building materials, it’s also sustainable and helps preserve precious rainforests.
How, you ask?
Through a process called thermal modification. It’s an all natural process that changes the physical properties of wood, removing the organic compounds and making it hydrophobic, i.e. it doesn’t hold water.
No water = no rotting, cupping, or warping.
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Thermally modified wood is the most sustainable, durable, eco-friendly and natural facade and outdoor building material available today. Find out more about the features and benefits of ThermaPro Wood.
Moisture Resistant - Resists Mold, Mildew and Rot.
Weather Resistant - Resists Warping, Cupping and Twisting.
Shrinking and Swelling is Reduced up to 90%.
Insect and Micro-organism Resistant.
Non-toxic and Chemical Free.
Longer Lifespan than Chemically or Pressure Treated Wood.
Completely Renewable Construction Material.
High Solar Reflective Index - Energy Savings & Cooler Surfaces
What is Thermal Modification?
The simple explanation:
Kiln-dried wood undergoes a special process in a vacuum kiln, cranked up to almost 400 degrees. Basically, this cooking zaps out all the organic stuff trapped within the wood cells. With the organic bits out of the picture, the wood cells become water-repellent champs - no expanding, contracting, or serving as snacks for bugs or fungi. The result? A wood that's naturally tough against water, decay, and creepy crawlies. Plus, by ditching the water and other organic stuff, the wood gets denser, tougher, and more steady, so it stays put after you've installed it. And let's not forget, the cooking also gives the wood a sleek, dark brown hue, so it's a win-win for looks too.
So, what's it good for?
Because thermally modified wood is weather resistant, it's perfect for stuff like cladding, fencing, decking, and all those outdoor jobs where wood faces the elements. But don't forget, it also rocks as an interior accent thanks to its gorgeous color and durability.
The Modification Process
Phase 1
Kiln dried wood is placed in a special oxygen-deprivation kiln where the temperature is gradually raised. In the first heat cycle, the moisture content of the wood is reduced to nearly zero, expelling the pitch and sap.
Heating 1
Drying to Zero
What we Offer
Prefinished Products
Cladding, Rainscreen & Decking
Thermally Modified Lumber
Rough & Finished