At Arbor Wood Co. We believe building materials should sustain our lives, our communities, and our planet. That is why we are committed to an ongoing sustainability strategy focused on creating positive impact on our industry as well as our planet - Sourcing domestically from responsibly managed forests, utilizing state of the art modification technology, working to identify uses for all materials generated from our production processes (including waste), partnering with leading sustainability organizations, and supporting reforestation efforts both locally and nationally.
It means beginning at the source
Our process begins with a select grade of domestically grown and responsibly harvested wood. It is hand selected and graded for quality, and kiln dried to a consistent moisture content. We partner with mills who are committed to preserving our nations forests and practitce sustainable forestry methods. The wood then enters our modification process where high heat and steam improve the dimensional stability, durability, and visual tone of the material. Once modified, these timbers are milled into finished profiles where any undesired characteristics such as checking or end-cracking are also removed. The result is a beautiful board which is straight, true and ready for use.
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It means for the planet
Carbon dioxide is the most commonly produced greenhouse gas. By using wood, a material which sequesters carbon from the environment and transforms it into something enduring, the carbon footprint within the built environment becomes dramatically reduced. By using Arbor Wood, microscopic changes to the wood have macro results - longer lasting, hydrophobic, resistant to rot and decay - just to name a few. By making wood last longer we can implement lasting change. Sustainability and longevity are directly connected - part of what makes Arbor Wood. For Good.
It means breaking the status quo, for the people
High heat and steam replace more traditional chemicals, which are otherwise so prevalent in building materials, to fundamentally modify Arbor Wood at the cellular level. This process is one of the most natural, chemical-free ways to extend the service life of a wood product.
That’s why we are proud to announce that Arbor Wood Thermally Modified Wood has achieved Declare™ Label Red List Free Certification, the gold standard of environmental certification and product transparency. This ensures that our products are free from “worst in class” materials, chemicals, and elements known to pose serious risks to both environmental and human health.
By offering a people-focused product that is both healthy for humans and their homes we aim to be a force for good.
Associated Sustainability Organizations
Responsibly produced in the USA