Thermal News Category: Technology + Testing
The Thermal Modification Kiln Team
Behind Western’s new thermal modification kiln is a story of local expertise, global technology, and a team building something new on Vancouver Island. See how we’re helping shape the next chapter for value added coastal B.C. wood.
Forte Projects – Partner Profile
Forte Projects is our builder partner bringing Western’s thermally modified Hem-Fir into its first Vancouver residential pilot. Forte is helping translate the design vision into a built application that tests the material in a real home environment
Synthesis Design – Partner Profile.
Synthesis Design is a North Vancouver-based design firm known for thoughtful residential work. They are helping us bring thermally modified Hem-Fir into architectural design.
The Interior Design Show Vancouver – Pilot
The Interior Design Show Vancouver gives Western Forest Products a focused platform to introduce thermally modified Hem-Fir to the people who influence how new materials are understood, specified, fabricated, and adopted.
Testing Thermally Modified Wood.
Thermal modification changes wood in useful ways, but it also changes wood in several ways at once. That is why testing is a foundation for responsible commercialization.
Jartek – Our Thermal Modification Technology Partner.
Learn why Western Forest Products selected Jartek as its thermal modification technology partner for Hem-Fir, combining Thermowood® expertise, kiln precision, testing, and scalable production.