Abodo Wood recently published a report about the embodied energy and global warming potential of their Vulcan product, which is used as a cladding and decking.
In short, the report shows that thermally modified timber is a carbon negative building product as it stores more carbon than the energy used to manufacture it…
![ahermally modified timber embodied energy graphic](https://i0.wp.com/haweagrove.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-23-at-18.14.27.png?resize=980%2C596&ssl=1)
Embodied energy = the sum of all the energy required to produce a product.
Inherent energy = the solar energy that is stored in the wood and is recoverable at the end of the product life.
EPD = environment product declaration
GWP = global warming potential
TMT = thermally modified timber
LCA = life cycle assessment
PCR = product category rules