Among all natural building materials, wood is one of the most popular. The issue is that untreated wood is dimensionally and biologically unstable in its natural state. Chemical treatment is the most common preservation method to increase durability. However, a relatively new, environmentally-safe and non-toxic technology called ‘thermal modification’ provides a compelling alternative as it uses no chemical compounds while making the product durable and stable.

A Sustainable Alternative: Specifying Thermally-Modified Wood for Interior and Exterior Use provides an informative guide for specifying thermally-modified wood and why it should be considered the premier option for modern construction. We explain the process of thermal modification and how it enhances the durability and dimensional stability of wood. We also consider how it affects the appearance and colour of wood, before finally considering its growing use in common building applications.

Leaders in high quality timber and timber technologies, Wright Forest Products have led the market in the development of Thermally-Modified Wood since introducing the product to Australia almost 20 years ago. Wright Forest Products has a heritage in the timber business dating back to 1853 and today markets and distributes innovative and high-quality timber solutions from advanced timber manufacturers in Finland and Estonia.