Beyond Chemicals: How Heat and Fire Are Changing Timber Cladding
John Tarantino
Heat and fire are changing timber cladding, but not in the same way. Thermal modification is the more established preservative-free option for external above-ground cladding because it improves moisture behavior, dimensional stability, and durability. Charred timber is mainly a surface finish unless a supplier provides independent proof for wider claims about decay resistance or fire...