Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

Thermally modified wood

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about thermally modified wood

Product • By ThermalWood CanadaDecking

Decking

 Thermally modified wood decking delivers exceptional durability—resisting rot, insects, and decay without the use of chemicals. Through our process of heat and steam, the wood becomes dimensionally stable, reducing shrinking, swelling, and warping even in the most extreme weather conditions. The result is a decking material that’s sustainable, chemical-free, and safe for homes, businesses, and the environment. More

Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi BanKyushu

Kyushu

Robust scales, versatile and contemporary Kyushu has a robust pattern with large scales. After the wood has been carefully charred by our fire masters Kyushu is brushed and treated afterwards. This makes the robust scales clearly visible.Kyushu is made from Pinus Radiata, a fast-growing pine species from FSC® certified forests in New Zealand. The wood is thermally modified by heating it up to 230° Celsius. Because of this process, the wood type has a durability class 1 (EN350) certification. Kyushu has a lifespan of at least 30 years. Kyushu is a natural product. This means that individual planks may differ from one another. More

Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi BanNakatado

Nakatado

Nakatado is charred by our fire masters and then brushed and treated with Bito Black. This brings out the lively grain structure which has a height difference of about 1-2 mm between the higher and lower parts. Nakatado is resistant to all weather conditions and does not stain. The flat flame pattern adds a touch of serenity and gives the room a contemporary feel. The versatility of the wood makes Nakatado a great alternative for applications that require a highly durable wood type. After charring and brushing, Nakatado is treated with our Bito Black which provides good protection against water, dirt, mould and other deposits. We recommend repeating this treatment every 3 to 5 years. We can also provide a silk gloss and/or scratchproof coa... More

Product • By Surfacing SolutionForest Elements natural wood mosaic wall tiles

Forest Elements natural wood mosaic wall tiles

Forest Elements offers a full line of natural wood mosaic tiles.  Most commonly used  as accent and full walls in restaurants, hotels, retail centers, homes, apartments, as well as barfront and reception desk applications. There are 19 different patterns to choose from that include linear, honeycomb, hexagon, pinwheel, scallop and star shapes. Every piece of wood is handcrafted for quality control and to showcase the unique charactaristics of the lumber, which is 100 percent sourced from American and Canadian timber companies. Caption   Thermally modified natural wood panels•Naturally more durable and biologically resistant to micro-organisms + insects•Reduction of expansion/contraction in wood from seasona... More