ecovantage thermally modified wood where do we go from here? the history, process and applications...

EcoVantage Thermally Modified Wood

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

The History, Process and Applications of Thermally Modified Wood Products

Presented By: Carlyle Holman

History of Thermally Modified Wood

The Viking Museum-Oslo

The Process No Chemicals are Used! Wood Treated with Heat and Steam Most Pressured Treated Wood Dried at 140*F EcoPrem Processed over 400 * F Eliminates Sugars and Starches

The Process (continued) Process is similar for softwoods and

hardwoods Softwood Used: Southern Yellow Pine Hardwoods: Hickory, Oak and many more!

Patent protected proprietary process: consistent results

Environmental Facts Natural Wood Product Free of toxins and chemicals Fully recyclable Bio-degradable material Comparable energy consumption to

pressure treated wood

Key Properties Permeability (water absorption) reduced Warp, twist, expansion, contractions

substantially reduced Hardness improved (Brinell Scale) Strength reduced (8%-9%) Density increased (5%-10%) Biological durability improved

Advantages of Thermally Modified Wood 100% Environmentally Friendly Zero Toxicity Dimensionally Stable Beauty of Real Wood Remarkably Durable No Resin, sugars, low moisture (resists

rot.) 30 Year Warranty

Working With EcoPrem

Safe: No Chemicals to harm workers Sawing: No difference from untreated wood Planing: Use ordinary planing equipment Milling: Requires sharp blades Sanding: Sandpaper does not gum up...less sap Gluing: Glues with water base of 10%-12%

best Drilling: Pre-drilling not required if using self

drilling deck screws

Deck & Railing Systems

EcoDeck - A UV coating* is recommended to maintain color and warmth of the wood

Resists - rot and decay Beauty - of real wood Sustainable

* Wood Defender coating recommended, GreenSpec approved

Premium Structural Wood

High Strength: Light Weight: Indoor & Outdoor Durability: Dimensionally Stable:

Wood Landscape Products

Docks Piers Fences Arbors Pergolas

Premium Wood Siding & Flooring Products

Lightweight Durable Resists Rot and Water Damage Beautiful in Interiors with Hardwoods

Diverse Product Line

Deck & Railing Line

Wood Landscape Line

Wood Structural Line

Wood Siding Line