The World’s Most Sustainable Wood
Carbon Smart Wood™ is never harvested, and only sourced from trees that are removed from urban canopies due to disaster, disease, development, or decay. By upcycling wood from our waste stream, we can allow more healthy trees to remain rooted in our forests and more carbon to stay sequestered in usable lumber.
A single board foot of Carbon Smart Wood™ sequesters an average 5.23 lbs CO2e (equivalent to 289 smartphones charged), preventing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from decomposition and disposal. That is why we are proud to put the Carbon Smart Wood™ stamp on over 90% of the lumber that we sell.
Impact that Matters
Reduce your carbon footprint.
Naturally fallen hardwood emits 26% less CO₂e than conventional wood and 7 times less than wood-plastic composites.
Hyper-local sourcing slashes emissions and risks from global supply chains, reducing climate impact of transport by 20%.
Designed for Circularity.
4 trees saved per 1000 board feet of Carbon Smart Wood™ used.
15% of profits from sales support urban forest stewardship, funding critical tree planting and maintenance for communities in need.
Source responsible materials.
Wood that is never harvested. Instead, upcycled from waste streams, maximizing resources and preserving forests.
100% of Carbon Smart Wood™ produced domestically with trusted partners, fostering a green collar workforce and wood reuse career pathways.
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What is thermally modified Carbon Smart Wood™?
Sourced from fallen trees, our thermally modified Carbon Smart Wood™ undergoes a specialized, chemical-free, 3-phase kiln process using only heat and steam. The initial gradual temperature increase reduces the wood's equilibrium moisture content (EMC).
Phase 2 involves a rapid spike in temperature, transforming the wood's cellular composition in an oxygen-deprived environment. This alteration makes the wood resistant to mold, rot, and fungal decay, while also rendering it hydrophobic, minimizing water absorption. The 3rd and final phase introduces steam to cool the wood down and bring the EMC back up to a suitable level. Overall, this process imparts a rich, dark tone to the wood, resembling exotic species while maintaining its local character - which is something to celebrate.
Chemical Free.
Thermal modification is a natural, chemical-free process using only heat and steam to remove the moisture from the wood cells.
Increased Stability.
Thermally modified wood is less susceptible to cupping and warping with changes in relative humidity, making it easier for handling.
Decay Resistant.
The risk of fungal attack is greatly reduced because thermally modified wood no longer contains sufficient nutrients.
Enhanced Appearance.
Thermally modified wood has a darker color tones and varies with cook temperatures. When left untreated, it weathers over time.