Outdoor Thermally Modified Carbon Smart Wood™

Thermal Oak

Exceptional strength and decay resistance. Ideal for outdoor use, it naturally resists moisture and weather, enriching aesthetics with captivating visuals.

Can be used as Furniture, Lumber, Siding, Decking, and Fencing

Thermal Oak Finished
Thermal Oak Raw

Thermal Poplar

Known for its versatility, Poplar is commonly used for trim and millwork. Salvaged Poplar can be stained or painted to match any aesthetic.

Can be used as Lumber, Siding, and Fencing

Thermal Poplar Finished
Thermal Poplar Raw

Thermal Pine

Durable and excellent workability. Versatile for various projects, excelling in outdoor resilience.

Can be used as Lumber, Siding, Furniture, Decking, and Fencing

Thermal Pine Finished
Thermal Raw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbon Smart Wood™?

Carbon Smart Wood™ is a sustainable wood product manufactured from lumber that would otherwise go to waste. It is a net-negative material, known for its durability and unique beauty. Carbon Smart Wood offers the benefit of minimal maintenance and low lifecycle costs, making it an eco-friendly alternative that meets the needs of environmentally conscious construction and design projects.

What applications can Carbon Smart Wood™ be used in?

Carbon Smart Wood™ can be used both indoors and outdoors for decking, millwork, cladding, flooring, siding, fencing, furniture, and design objects. It can also be used for mass timber construction.

Is Carbon Smart Wood™ dimensionally stable?

All wood, regardless of source, is a natural material and will move and adapt based on its environment. All Carbon Smart Wood™ is dried to all standard specifications to minimize that movement.

What are the physical & mechanical properties of Carbon Smart Wood™?

Each species of Carbon Smart Wood™ has its own physical & mechanical properties. Each species page lists its best uses based on those properties.

Is Carbon Smart Wood™ maintenance-free?

Each species of Carbon Smart Wood™ has its own maintenance recommendations based on its end use. In many cases, the frequency of maintenance is up to customer preferences.

Indoor woods that do not receive any foot traffic (like accent walls or space dividers) will rarely need any maintenance.
Indoor woods that experience traffic or wear and tear (like flooring or multi-use surfaces) may require refinishing over time.
Outdoor Carbon Smart Wood™ will patina over time (the rate of weathering depends on exposure and use).
Thermally Modified Carbon Smart Wood™ can be left to patina or refinished to return to the original color.

Is Carbon Smart Wood™ FSC® certified?

Unfortunately, FSC® does not yet have a classification for any salvaged lumber. Carbon Smart Wood’s team is working with them and other certifying bodies to create the right framework for salvaged material.

How does Carbon Smart Wood™ machine?

The largest difference between Carbon Smart Wood™ and traditionally sourced material comes from the presence of character in Carbon Smart Wood™. Some boards may require extra care through the machining process.

Is Carbon Smart Wood™ available in different colors?

All Carbon Smart Wood™ is tracked via Traece™, Carbon Smart Wood’s inventory management and supply chain operating system. Traece™ is a robust system that tracks Carbon Smart Wood from tree felling to sale. It captures tree details, log specifics, product type, and customer information, ensuring transparency. The system follows wood movement through warehouses, carriers, and trucks, enhancing traceability. Traece™ also empowers sawyers to share the wood’s sustainable journey, adding value and accountability to the process.

How is Carbon Smart Wood™ tracked?

How is Carbon Smart Wood™ disposed of at the end of its life?

Because Carbon Smart Wood™ is 100% wood, it can be reclaimed and reused if proper care is taken in deconstruction.

Why is thermally modified wood a different color?

Through the thermal modification process, the material is baked at a high temperature, resulting in a color change. The amount of change depends on the species and how long it is dried.

Can Carbon Smart Wood™ be ripped and/or crosscut?

Carbon Smart Wood™ can be both ripped and crosscut.

What fasteners should I use with Carbon Smart Wood™ products?

Carbon Smart Wood’s decking products come in Standard Eased Edge and Hidden Fastener profiles. Carbon Smart Wood also offers Tongue and Groove for covered decks. Carbon Smart Wood recommends the Ipe Deck Wise Clips for Carbon Smart Wood’s Hidden Fastener profile. They come in ¼”, 5/32”, and 3/32” gap spacing.

What screws do you recommend?

Carbon Smart Wood™ recommends using the Decking Elite screw in the GRK Fasteners line up for all installation projects.

How do I clean Carbon Smart Wood™?

For indoor products, a wet rag with a gentle cleaner is all you need. For outdoor products, if build-up occurs, you can wash it off with water.

What is the minimum allowable ground clearance for Carbon Smart Wood™ Clear decking?

Carbon Smart Wood™ suggests a 12-16″ minimum ground clearance.

I see more variation in the appearance of Carbon Smart Wood™. Why is that?

Carbon Smart Wood™ exists because of the waste in traditional supply chains. Some call it variation, but Carbon Smart Wood calls it character. It may look different, but it performs just as well. The industry has been used to uniformity in material—Carbon Smart Wood™ is different.

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