Species comparison
Ratings out of 5 from the Emberline species performance chart, after modification.
| Property | Ash | Oak | Poplar | Southern Yellow Pine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproofness | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Elasticity | 2 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Pressure | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Swelling | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Durability | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Peak treatment | 215°C | 215°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.
- Outstanding dimensional stability
- High strength retention in bending and load
- Highest durability classification after treatment
Treatment levels: Natural · 160°C · 185°C · 200°C · 215°C
- Waterproofness
- Elasticity
- Pressure
- Swelling
- Durability
Oak
Oak's classic density and hardness, with improved stability and moisture resistance and a warm, deepened brown tone.
- Enhanced resistance to moisture and swelling
- Strong compressive strength and stiffness
- Naturally durable, even before modification
Treatment levels: Natural · 160°C · 185°C · 200°C · 215°C
- Waterproofness
- Elasticity
- Pressure
- Swelling
- Durability
Poplar
Lightweight and easy to work, Poplar becomes a dramatically more durable, stable wood, unlocking new architectural uses.
- Moisture absorption and swelling cut by more than half
- Reaches the highest durability classification
- Light weight, easy to fabricate and install
Treatment levels: Natural · 160°C · 185°C · 200°C
- Waterproofness
- Elasticity
- Pressure
- Swelling
- Durability
Southern Yellow Pine
Old-growth, locally harvested pine with tighter grain and higher natural strength, refined to a golden-to-medium brown.
- Strong gains in dimensional stability
- High strength and stiffness
- Service life well beyond untreated pine
Treatment levels: Natural · 160°C · 185°C · 200°C · 215°C
- Waterproofness
- Elasticity
- Pressure
- Swelling
- Durability