1. EcoVantage Thermally Modified Wood
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
EcoVantage Thermally Modified Wood
The History, Process and Applications of Thermally Modified Wood Products
Presented By: Carlyle Holman

2. History of Thermally Modified Wood
Centuries ago, the Vikings treated wood with fire. They discovered that burning the surface of cut wood made it more resistant to the effects of outdoor exposure.
Europeans in the last one hundred years improved the thermal process by incorporating steam.
We have taken it to the next level with our EcoPrem process!
The Viking Museum-Oslo

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Premium Structural Wood
High Strength:
Light Weight:
Indoor & Outdoor Durability:
Dimensionally Stable:

11. Wood Landscape Products
Docks
Piers
Fences
Arbors
Pergolas

12. Premium Wood Siding & Flooring Products
Lightweight
Durable
Resists Rot and Water Damage
Beautiful in Interiors with Hardwoods

13. Diverse Product Line Deck & Railing Line Wood Landscape Line
Wood Structural Line
Wood Siding Line