Thermally Modified™ Wood
Through the production of thermally modifying™ lumber, we offer an environmentally responsible choice over tropical hardwoods or petrochemical-based wood alternatives.
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Through the production of thermally modifying™ lumber, we offer an environmentally responsible choice over tropical hardwoods or petrochemical-based wood alternatives.
Request A Lumber SampleThermally Modified™ Wood may be the first truly green lumber resource that performs better and costs less than the alternative wood species and substitute products developed to replace wood. The Cambia thermal modification process uses high heat in a controlled atmosphere to improve the durability of the wood as well as to increase its dimensional stability. We achieve a deep, natural color in our special drying process that provides a rich finished product that looks exotic without hurting the environment.
Both our thermally modified poplar and ash have achieved a Class 1 durability rating according to EU standards through testing completed at the Institut fuer Holztechnologie in Dresden, Germany.
Class 1 Durability Rating for PoplarClass 1 Durability Rating for Ash
Cambia thermally-modified wood no longer contains sufficient nutrients to support insect infestation or fungal attack.
Cambia is less susceptible to cupping and warping with changes in relative humidity.
Cambia is produced from hardwoods that are harvested from North American temperate forests.
No toxic chemicals are used in our thermal modification process.
Cambia is available as FSC Mix Credit.
The Cambia process gives wood a rich chocolate color that when finished, highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain.