Cambia Heat-Crafted Lumber

Northland Forest Products is pleased to announce the formation of a new venture, Cambia by Greenleaf in partnership with PCI, Inc. to manufacture and sell environmentally responsible and sustainable thermally modified lumber.

Northland Forest Products operates the first Perdure oven in the United States to produce thermally modified lumber. The thermal modification process uses high heat in a controlled atmosphere to improve both dimensional stability and decay resistance of wood. Up to 80% of the energy required for thermal modification comes from the wood itself, making the process very resource-efficient.

The result is a safe, environmentally responsible and sustainable material that is up to 75% more resistant to cupping and warping. Additionally, thermal modification improves wood’s resistance to decay without the use of added chemicals. The enhanced performance and appearance of Cambia rivals that of imported hardwood species.

Cambia may be the first truly green lumber resource that performs better and costs less than alternative products developed to replace wood. Applications include decking, siding, exterior trim and hardwood flooring. For more product information on these applications, visit www.cambiawood.com

To the right is a list of species available as thermally modified lumber for wholesale at Northland Forest Products.

Pluri-Capital (PCI) Inc., based in Jonquière, Quebec is the exclusive manufacturer of the Perdure technology used for high temperature thermal modification of wood. Perdure technology, the science behind Cambia, was developed as an ecological substitute for chemically treated wood. Perdure is a leading proponent for the wide spread adoption of thermal modification technology.