15/10/2026
Exterior applications are where thermally modified wood shows its full value.
This business case refers to a Brazilian hardwood producer evaluating WDE Maspell technology for exterior applications.
Production capacity: 3,000 m³/year.
Conservative utilization rate: 85%.
Estimated annual EBITDA contribution: approximately € 586,500 (EUR equivalent).
Payback: approximately 1.4 years.
ROI: approximately 49%.
The opportunity is straightforward.
By thermally modifying hardwood, the producer can offer a more stable and more durable material for outdoor use, where resistance to weather and dimensional stability directly drive the commercial value of the final product.
In this case, thermal modification is not only a technical improvement.
It becomes a way to create additional value from existing wood resources.
At WDE Maspell, we help wood producers evaluate this potential with a clear industrial and financial approach.
How profitable could thermal modification be for your wood business? Using inches & board feet? → https://www.wde-maspell.us/profit-potential-check.html
Using mm & m³? → https://www.wde-maspell.com/conf2.html