Hardwood · 160°C / 185°C / 200°C / 215°C
Ash
A dense, high-performance hardwood transformed into an exceptionally stable material with a rich, dark tone that rivals exotic hardwoods.
Waterproofness
4Elasticity
2Pressure
2Swelling
4Durability
5
Heat only. No chemicals.
No stains, preservatives or surface treatments. The color runs through the whole board.
Stable and built to last
The wood absorbs less moisture, swells less and resists decay, so it holds its shape and needs less maintenance.
Local and made in North Carolina
100% locally harvested lumber, modified and milled close to the forests it comes from.
What Is Emberline Wood
Natural wood, engineered to perform
A controlled, high-temperature, heat-only process permanently changes the wood's cell structure. It absorbs less moisture, swells less and performs more consistently across changing climates, while keeping the strength and workability of each species.
The same process creates a uniform color that runs through the whole board, with no stains, chemicals or surface treatments. You get a stable, predictable material with a longer service life and less upkeep than untreated lumber.
The Species
Four Species. One Standard.
Hardwood · 160°C / 185°C / 200°C / 215°C
Oak
Oak's classic density and hardness, with improved stability and moisture resistance and a warm, deepened brown tone.
Waterproofness
4Elasticity
2Pressure
4Swelling
4Durability
5
Hardwood · 160°C / 185°C / 200°C
Poplar
Lightweight and easy to work, Poplar becomes a dramatically more durable, stable wood, unlocking new architectural uses.
Waterproofness
4Elasticity
4Pressure
4Swelling
4Durability
5
Softwood · 160°C / 185°C / 200°C / 215°C
Southern Yellow Pine
Old-growth, locally harvested pine with tighter grain and higher natural strength, refined to a golden-to-medium brown.
Waterproofness
4Elasticity
3Pressure
3Swelling
4Durability
4
Applications
All Applications →Built for the Exterior. Beautiful Inside.
Building Envelope
Exterior Cladding & Siding
Lap siding, shiplap, channel and rainscreen boards that resist moisture movement and decay across changing climates.
Lap SidingShiplapChannelRainscreen
Underfoot
Decking & Outdoor Living
Deck boards, porch flooring and stair treads that stay flat and stable, without chemical preservatives.
Deck BoardsPorch FlooringStair Treads
Details That Last
Exterior Trim & Soffits
Fascia, corner boards, window and door trim and soffits that keep their lines season after season.
FasciaCorner BoardsWindow & Door TrimSoffits
Warmth Inside
Interior Paneling & Ceilings
Tongue-and-groove and v-joint paneling, ceilings and feature walls with rich, through-body color and no stain.
Tongue & GrooveV-JointCeilingsFeature Walls
Made to Match
Boards & Custom Profiles
S4S boards and custom moulder profiles run to your drawing or sample, in any Emberline species.
S4S BoardsCustom ProfilesProfile Matching
The Process
Heat, Steam, Time. Nothing Else.
Controlled, heat-only modification permanently changes the wood's cell structure, so it takes on less moisture, swells less and resists decay while keeping its strength and workability.
01
Local Lumber
Every board starts as 100% locally harvested hardwood or Southern Yellow Pine, selected for grain and structure.
02
Kiln Drying
Lumber is dried to a controlled moisture content so it enters modification stable and consistent.
03
Thermal Modification
Heat and steam only, from 160°C to 215°C. The cell structure changes permanently, so the wood takes on less moisture and swells less.
04
Mill & Finish
Modified stock is run to cladding, siding, decking, trim and paneling profiles and pre-finished to order.
4
Species
Ash, Oak, Poplar and Southern Yellow Pine
100%
Locally Harvested
Lumber sourced close to home
0
Chemicals Added
Heat and steam only, no stains or preservatives
215°C
Peak Treatment
Deep, uniform, through-body color