Mataverde ThermaWood Tongue & Groove Siding

 

What Is Thermally Modified Hemlock Siding?

Mataverde ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding is a top-tier, thermally modified hemlock siding that offers architects and builders a durable, versatile, and sustainable solution for traditional siding profiles.

When project budget is a factor, ThermaWood Hem-Fir is a first-class, budget-friendly alternative to premium hardwoods or softwoods like Western Red Cedar.

By utilizing the finest grades of Western Hemlock, ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding delivers not only exceptional performance but also stunning aesthetics. With its rich, natural beauty reminiscent of Western Red Cedar, this siding solution adds striking aesthetic appeal to any exterior.

 

Why Choose Thermally Modified Wood for Your Siding Design? 

• Highly Stable: Thermally modified wood siding has less expansion and contraction due to moisture changes, giving you more stable siding material.
  
• Extremely Durable: Thermal modification enhances the wood's cellular structure, increasing its resistance to water, which decreases potential rot and insect damage and extends its lifespan.
• Sustainable and Domestic: Thermal modification transforms domestic North American wood species into high-performance alternatives. ThermaWood Hem-Fir is responsibly harvested using certified methods, reducing environmental impact.
• 100% Natural: Only heat and pressure are used to create this high-performance product, with no harsh chemicals or other additives included. The result is a safe, non-toxic and eco-friendly choice you can feel good about using in your home or business exterior.
• Design Versatility: Perfect for siding projects in all climates and in any architectural style.
  
  

 

What Makes Mataverde ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding Remarkable?

Mataverde thermally modified Hem-Fir wood siding is processed into a modified wood that is stronger, more resilient and resistant version of the original Hemlock board. The natural beauty of the Hemlock wood is enhanced to rich medium brown tones making a spectacular finished siding product.

 

Unique Thermally Modified Wood Process

Using a leading-edge thermal modification process involving only steam and pressure, no harsh chemicals or additives included, it transforms the softwood Hemlock at a cellular level into an eco-friendly, high-performance material, without the brittleness left by standard wood modification processes. 

The result is a high-quality wood siding that is remarkably stable, durable, and surpasses the original, non-modified Hemlock in several ways. 

The unique modification used for ThermaWood significantly improves the resistance to insects, rot, and decay over the original non-modified species. The resulting stability and hardness of the modified wood is comparable to hardwood. 

 

Key Features of Mataverde Premium ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding

 

• Enhanced Strength: Ready to stand the test of time, thermally modified to withstand the test of time, ThermaWood Hem-Fir offers exceptional strength and durability, ensuring your siding maintains its structural integrity for years to come.
• Superior Decay resistance: High resistance to moisture, mold, and rot provides long-lasting protection against the elements, reducing the need for costly repairs and replacements.
• Exceptional Insect Resistance: Thermal modification removes the natural wood sugars from the siding material, making it very resistant – and unappealing – to pesky insects.
• Diverse Finish options: ThermaWood Hem-Fir can be painted or stained with oil-based finishes. Although an oil-based protectant works best for the first seasons, you can also choose to naturally weather your siding to silvery gray over time.

 

 

Thermally Modified Hem Fir Siding Options

Mataverde Thermally Modified Hem Fir Siding is available in several traditional wood siding profiles.

Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir siding is a beautiful and high-performance exceptional real wood siding option that can be used in traditional tongue and groove (T&G) siding profiles. The thermally modified wood is produced in a specialized vacuum kiln using only pressure and moderately high temperatures. The unique wood modification process allows Hem-Fir (Hemlock) to be thermally modified at lower temperatures, producing a high performance wood siding product with exceptional beauty.

 

 

The modified wood product not only performs better but is absolutely beautiful as well. Mataverde Thermally Modified Hem Fir has the great looks you would expect to find in Western Red Cedar.

 

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Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir Wood Siding Profiles

Here are the standard Mataverde T&G wood siding profiles currently available for ThermaWood Hem Fir (In-Stock).  Nominal 1 x 6 siding size, actual dimensions are 11/16" thick x 5-3/8" overall width. the work exceptionally well for siding and soffits. And, because they are thermally modified, they may also be used indoors for ceilings or wall panelling. 

 

Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir 633 R1 T&G Eased Edge siding profile (reversible)

 

 

This is the standard 633 R1 (reversible) 1x6 tongue and groove profile featuring micro bevels along the edges. These bevels ensure a snug fit and create a more understated linear appearance upon installation. Additionally, the micro bevels help reduce board splintering, which is beneficial both during installation and throughout the lifespan of your siding project.

It is a reversible profile that can be used with either side facing out. For a more formal look, use the smooth side out. For a more rustic and textured appearance, you can use the resawn face out. 

 

Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir Standard T&G "Nickel Gap" siding profile

 

 

The Nickel Gap tongue and groove siding profile is another great option for siding, soffits or ceilings. The slight gap creates a more distinct and dramatic shadow line between boards to help your project or design stand out.

 

ADDITIONAL CUSTOM THERMAWOOD HEM FIR SIDING PROFILES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 

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ThermaWood Hem-Fir Color and Graining

ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding is prized for its striking beauty and subtle grain patterns. Here's a peek at the lovely color variations you can expect with ThermaWood Western Hemlock siding. As you can see, the thermal modification gives it a warm, rich brown hue. If you'd like to enhance your design scheme, this modified wood is compatible with oil based paints and stains. The wood itself is straight grained with a moderate texture. 

 Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir wood has warm natural colors and subtle graining

Before modification, Western Hemlock and Western Hem-Fir wood is very light toned, nearly whitish, with some light purplish tones. Once the Hemlock is thermally modified, however, the colors become browner and richer. Mataverde ThermaWood Hemlock Siding looks a lot like Western Red Cedar - except without all the color variations you would expect to find in modern day cedar.

 

Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir Grading

Mataverde ThermaWood carefully chooses the highest quality Western Hemlock available. The premier grade is Mataverde A & Better Thermally Modified Hemlock, characterized by a clear vertical grain and boards with a vertical grain look. Knots are few and limited to one side of the board. Some mineral streaking may be present, which is a natural feature of this wood species and not considered a defect.

 

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Finishing Options for ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding 

A highly versatile wood siding material, ThermaWood Hem-Fir can be finished to suit various design styles. While it can be left natural to showcase its natural beauty, applying a finish can enhance its durability and aesthetic appeal.

• If you wish to add color to meet your siding project color scheme, oil-based stains and paints are particularly well-suited for ThermaWood Hem-Fir, since they penetrate the wood's surface, providing long-lasting protection and enhancing the natural beauty of the grain.
• When you want to leave it natural and keep the “like-new” look of the wood, an oil- based finish with UV protectant is ideal to keep initial weathering at bay.
• Prefer the weathered gray siding look? An oil-based finish that contains a UV protectant offers optimal protection for the initial seasons after installation, then you can opt for a natural weathering process over time.
  
  

 

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Care and Maintenance of ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding

A very low-maintenance siding option, maintaining your ThermaWood Hem-Fir siding’s stunning curb appeal is simple. 

• Avoid pressure washing or harsh chemicals.
• Clean your ThermaWood Hem-Fir siding annually or as needed depending on your climate and location.
• Use a wood cleaner such as Penofin Pro-Tech Cleaner or a similar product. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Reapply your chosen finish as needed, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Why Builders and Architects Recommend Mataverde ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding

Home builders, architects and design professionals seek durable and sustainable siding solutions to specify and use in their exterior projects. Mataverde ThermaWood Hem-Fir emerges as a top-tier alternative, offering exceptional performance, environmental benefits, and long-lasting aesthetics. Thermally modified wood cost is often more project budget friendly than other siding material alternatives. 

This thermally modified wood boasts reliable stability and design versatility that can be counted on. Whether you're cladding a luxurious home or a resilient commercial building, consider the advantages ThermaWood Hem-Fir can bring to your next project.

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Exceptional Physical Properties of ThermaWood Hem-Fir Siding

 

High Durability

• The unique wood modification process alters the acids and sugars, making the wood highly resistant to fungi and insects.

• The process also renders the wood cells almost impermeable, preventing water infiltration.

 

Highly Stable:

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Strength:

ThermaWood Hemlock is incredibly strong, which is why it's frequently used for structural and framing applications. Tests indicate that ThermaWood Hemlock has a modulus of rupture exceeding 12,693 psi.* This means it would take more than 6 tons of pressure per square inch to bend the wood until it breaks. Although many thermal modification processes can make wood more brittle, the distinctive modification process of ThermaWood Hem-Fir actually increases its strength.

*Based on compiled research from the University of Minnesota, University of Idaho, and USDA Forest Products Laboratory. 

Fire Resistance Option

If your siding project is in a high-fire zone and requires WUI or IWUI-approved siding, choose Mataverde ThermaWood FR Hem-Fir. This ignition resistant option offers all the benefits of standard ThermaWood Hem-Fir, plus permanent fire treatment. It's a wood siding choice that is approved for use in both WUI and IWUI high-fire zone standards.

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Mataverde ThermaWood FR (Fire Retardant Treated) Hem Fir Wood Siding

 

If you live in, or are building in, a high fire severity zone, you may want to consider Mataverde ThermaWood FR. Mataverde ThermaWood Hem Fir siding is also available with Thermex-FR fire retardant treatment. ThermaWood FR is available in-Stock in all three siding profiles shown above; 633, 633EE, and Nickel gap. 

Mataverde ThermaWood FR fire retardant treated Hem Fir siding

 

Mataverde thermally-modified fire treated siding profiles meet the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) and also the IWUI (International Wildland Urban Interface) standards. Mataverde ThermaWood FR is classified as ignition resistant material and can be installed as both siding and soffits over traditional wood framing and wall assemblies. 

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