ALT Schematic illustration showing the effects of chemical wood modification on cellular level from impregnation with a chemical diluted in a solvent (e.g., water) to drying and curing of the monomeric modification reagent causing a cell wall bulking (CWB).
"Benefits of #thermalmodification include a reduction in thermal conductivity by around 20–25% compared to its untreated state, a significant benefit for window manufacturers. It also appears to improve the surface hardness of some species." -@ahec_europe#hardwood#timber