An approach to classify thermally modified hardwoods by color

T. Schnabel, B. Zimmer, A.J. Petutschnigg, S. Schönberger

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Abstract

This study deals with an approach to classify thermally modified wood. In recent years, this material has gained a strong foothold in interior and exterior use. To guarantee the fulfillment of customer requirements as well as specific aesthetic preferences, quality grades for thermally modified European Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) and European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) wood have to be defined. Only consistency in the expected properties can guarantee the long-term success of thermally modified hardwoods on the market. This study shows, while the modified wood can be classified by color, the moisture adsorption of the wood depends significantly on the type of treatment. Moreover, it was concluded that the color information can also be used to define various grades of thermally modified hardwoods according to the bending strength. Guidelines to determine the aesthetic and technical quality of thermally modified wood have to be established, which this study underlines. These findings will be useful to develop international and national standards for thermally modified hardwoods for various applications. © Forest Products Society 2007.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-110
Number of pages6
JournalForest Products Journal
Volume57
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Moisture adsorption
  • Thermally modified hardwoods
  • Bending (deformation)
  • Color
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Hardwoods
  • Bending
  • Fagus
  • Fagus sylvatica
  • Fraxinus
  • Fraxinus excelsior

Classification according to Österreichische Systematik der Wissenschaftszweige (ÖFOS 2012)

  • 205008 Wood technology

Applied Research Level (ARL)

  • ARL Level 3 - Proof of the functionality of a principle

Research focus/foci

  • Sustainable Materials and Technologies

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