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