Choosing Exterior Siding: What Architects and Builders Weigh
A Look at Thermally Modified Wood vs. Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl Siding Exterior siding has two important jobs: protect the building and help define its character, or curb appeal. But that's only part ...
Defining the Next Generation of Thermally Modified Wood
The final article of a three-part series on Thermal Modification: Defining the Next Generation of Thermally Modified Wood. What Builders, Architects, and Dealers will Value Most.
Part 2: Species Matter More Than People Realize
What twenty years and more than a dozen species have taught us about what lasts In Part 1, I argued that thermal modification is a manufacturing discipline and that the kiln is only one part of the...
Top 5 Deck Design Trends for the 2026 Outdoor Living Season
The deck has evolved from a simple platform into a designed statement piece, complete with planned zones, intentional lighting, and furnishings like a room — the extension of your indoor living spa...
The Rise of Outdoor Living: How Builders Are Responding to Deck and Siding Options
For years, the backyard was the part of the job you finished last. The deck went in after the house was done, built from whatever was available (and cheap), and nobody expected it to last more than...
Part 1: Why Thermal Modification Is a Manufacturing Discipline, not a Kiln Purchase
This is the first blog of a three-part series on thermal modification.