WESTWOOD HEAT TREATED LUMBER CORPORATION

Thermo modification of wood is a modern 100% "Green" alternative to pressure treatment of lumber. Thermo treatment uses extremely high temperatures (400 degrees F) and water steam with no chemicals added. The thermo modification cycle includes preliminary drying under water-saturated conditions to reach residual stress relief, heating up to the temperatures of wood treatment (in an oxygen-free environment) exposure to the given temperatures, cooling down with condensation, and moisture saturation of the treated wood. Steam is used to prevent the wood from burning or cracking and creates chemical changes which result in a durable, weather-resistant, and stable wood product. The equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of thermally modified wood products is reduced to 4-6% even outdoors. This process changes the color of lumber to a gold-brown tint that is consistent beyond the surface and creates an exotic wood look. The thermal modification also significantly improves various characteristics..

Primary location: Macon United States