Beyond Decking and Siding: More Ways to Use Thermally Modified Wood
Decking and siding may carry the lion's share of demand, but they are not the only uses for the material or the sale. When a customer begins with a deck, deck boards are the primary order. But the ...
Why Architects Are Specifying Natural Wood over Composite
Architects have never selected materials based on appearance alone. Today, the questions behind a specification are more demanding. Where did the material come from? What is it made of? How will it...
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...