Cambia by NFP: thermally modified Ash and Poplar
American thermally modified hardwood with Class 1 durability, FSC Mix credit and deep natural colour, for siding, decking and interiors.
Made in Pennsylvania
The first truly environmentally friendly lumber that performs better and costs less than tropical hardwood or plastics
Cambia uses high heat in a controlled atmosphere to improve durability and dimensional stability, then a special drying process for colour.
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Decay resistant
Class 1 rated by IHD Dresden.
Stable
Increased dimensional stability.
American made
Grown and modified in Pennsylvania.
Non-toxic
No preservatives; FSC Mix credit available.
Tested and certified
Class 1 durability, proven
Cambia thermally modified Poplar and Ash both achieved a Class 1 durability rating to EU standards in testing at the Institut für Holztechnologie, Dresden. Report available on request.
Ash brings a bold grain and hardness for decking; Poplar gives a smooth, even face for siding and interior cladding.
63+ species in stock
Solid and engineered wood products in over 63 species, veneer in over 203.
Established 1920
Over a century in the wood trade, with custom millwork and finishing in-house.
Metal detected & kiln dried
Every reclaimed board is metal-detected, kiln dried and milled.
Samples & trade pricing
Samples on request; architects, builders and designers welcome.
Two species
Ash for decks, Poplar for walls
Both are stocked in Southern California in siding, decking and interior profiles. Ask for the Cambia siding guide.
Cambia Ash
Dense, pronounced grain. The choice for decking, porch flooring and vertical-grain siding that greys evenly.
Cambia Poplar
Smooth and uniform. Lighter boards for siding, soffits, ceilings and interior cladding that take pigment oils well.
Cambia profiles
Thermally modified Ash and Poplar, grown and modified in Pennsylvania, tested to Class 1 durability at the Institut für Holztechnologie in Dresden.
Siding and rainscreen
Cambia siding
Vertical-grain and flat-sawn profiles in shiplap, channel, T&G and open-joint rainscreen. Download the Cambia siding guide for installation details and best practices.
Decks and porches
Cambia decking
5/4×6 grooved and square-edge Ash boards with structural end joints, laid like flooring with joints floating between joists.
Interiors
Cambia flooring and ceilings
Thermally modified Ash flooring for bathrooms, kitchens and covered patios, and Poplar ceiling and soffit boards that take pigment oils evenly.
responsible choice
Environmentally friendly lumber that performs better and costs less
Through the production of thermally modified lumber, we offer an environmentally responsible choice over tropical hardwoods or petrochemical-based wood alternatives. Thermally modified wood may be the first truly environmentally friendly lumber resource that performs better and costs less than the exotic hardwoods and composites it replaces.
Decay resistant
Class 1, IHD Dresden
Dimensionally stable
Less movement outdoors
American made
Pennsylvania hardwood
FSC Mix credit
Available on request
Non-toxic
No chemicals, heat only
Enhanced appearance
Deep colour from the drying process
Costs less
Than tropical hardwood or plastics
Test report
Durability test in English on request
Species
Ash
Species
Poplar
Durability
Class 1
Certification
FSC Mix
Cambia questions
Common questions
The Cambia durability test (English) is available from our team.