Brimstone Sycamore

Considered a weed by gardeners, the hardy sycamore can be found in many hedgerows and most British mixed woodland. Prized by furniture makers of old for its creamy white Timber, the popularity of sycamore has waned over recent decades, leaving little demand for this fast growing white hardwood.

Brimstone Sycamore makes use of the British sycamore as a base timber to produce a silky and beautifully textured cladding and furniture timber that is ideal for external use. Being both durable and stable Brimstone sycamore is attractive and functional. As a bonus the natural ripple often found in the grain of sycamore, is accentuated by the thermal process resulting in a stunning visual affect when the sun catches the surface of the boards.

Brimstone Sycamore is a few Shades lighter in colour than the Brimstone Ash (think 40% cocoa) and is ideal where a less grainy appearance is desired. The durability and colour of thermally modified sycamore make it an ideal alternative to Canadian western red cedar and tropical cladding species. However when designing pieces remember the product is more brittle than natural wood and may require different jointing and gluing techniques.

Like all thermally modified timber, Brimstone is durable above ground but it will not last well when in contact with the ground.