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What is Thermally Modified Wood
Wood has been a fundamental building material throughout history, valued for its unmatched versatility. However, natural wood can be vulnerable to environmental challenges, particularly in outdoor applications.
To overcome these challenges, various modification techniques have been developed. Among them, thermal modification is a standout, enhancing wood’s durability and stability through a chemical-free process.
Interior Thermally Modified Wood
Mason’s Mill & Lumber offers an array of interior thermally modified wood options.
Poplar
Ash
Ayous
VG Pine
Spruce
Red Oak
Clear Pine
Knotty Pine
Longevity, Durability, Stability—Naturally Enhanced.
Benefits of Thermally Modified Wood
Thermal modification enhances wood’s stability and performance by drastically reducing its moisture content, often by up to 60%. This process changes the wood’s cellular structure, providing key benefits such as:
Thermally modified wood resists fungal attacks by eliminating the nutrients mold and insects rely on, providing enhanced durability and longevity.
Thermally modified wood is highly resistant to cupping and warping caused by humidity and weather changes, ensuring the boards remain straight, stable, and ready to use.
Thermally modified wood features rich, darker tones that vary based on cooking temperature and species. Like standard wood, it will naturally weather to a gray color over time if left untreated.
Thermally modified wood is highly versatile, perfect for both interior and exterior applications such as siding, rain screens, facades, decking, trim, millwork, furniture, and even instruments. Its enhanced stability and performance make it a go-to material for architects, designers, contractors, and craftsmen. The thermal modification process transforms the entire board, allowing it to be cut, planed, sanded, and worked just like traditional wood.
Thermally Modified Woods
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