Thermal News Category: General
Western Forest Products Joins the International ThermoWood® Association
Western Forest Products has joined the International ThermoWood Association (ITWA), an important step in bringing our thermally modified Hem-Fir products to market. Membership connects Western to an established production and quality-control framework, shared technical knowledge, and the internationally recognized ThermoWood® trademark.
Western Forest Joins the National Hardwood Lumber Association.
Western Forest Products has joined the National Hardwood Lumber Association to help advance thermally modified wood standards in North America. Through shared research, testing, and standards development, hardwood and softwood producers can build a stronger market and greater confidence in this growing product category.
Fisher Coating – Partner Profile.
Western’s Vancouver house pilot is bringing ThermoWood® Hem-Fir into a real residential setting. We spoke with Andrew Scott at Fisher Coating about his first experience working with ThermoWood® Hem-Fir, the pilot approach, and what architects and designers should consider when choosing a finish.
From Research to Reality. Testing Thermally Modified Hem-Fir.
Understanding how Hem-Fir responds to thermal modification starts with careful testing and reliable performance data, helping us confirm how the material can be used in real-world applications.
Curtis Krahn shares the thinking behind the IDS Vancouver concept
In this interview, Curtis Krahn, the founder and principal of Synthesis Design, shares the thinking behind the concept, the role of thermally modified wood for architecture, and why this B.C. wood innovation became central to the design.
Featured Interview – Bob Lennon, CEO of ThermalWood Canada
Bob Lennon discusses the future of thermally modified wood in North America, including the opportunity for Hem-Fir, the importance of ThermoWood® standards, and the testing, quality assurance, and scale needed to build long-term market confidence.