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Thermally Modified Wood with Fire-retardant Treatment Is Recognized as Best New Product of the Year

Retrofit Magazine•February 02, 2026•2 min read

, a brand of GMX Group, is proud to announce that its innovative Maximo Thermo Ayous treated with BurnBlock technology has been recognized among

’s Best New Products of the Year.

The Best Products of the Year were presented by Robby Myer, Golden State Lumber’s Architects Concierge, at the Architects Concierge Event, hosted in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Berkeley, Calif. Headquartered in Petaluma, Calif., Golden State Lumber’s event highlighted innovative fire-fortified building products.

Maximo Thermo Ayous is a premium thermally modified wood solution, crafted from sustainably sourced, fast-growing Ayous trees. Naturally lightweight and sound-absorbent, Ayous features a thermal modification process that reduces moisture content and increases durability. This results in exceptional dimensional stability that resists warping, twisting, and cupping, even in extreme climates. Perfect for walls, ceilings, fascia and trim, Thermo Ayous resists moisture, insects and decay. It is easy to install and is also backed by a 20-year warranty.

BurnBlock technology is a fire-retardant treatment applied to wood through a vacuum-pressure process that penetrates the material at the cellular level, delivering durable, consistent fire resistance throughout the board, not just on the surface. BurnBlock-treated Maximo Thermo products are WUI (Wildland–Urban Interface) compliant, meeting stringent fire-resistance standards.

Because the treatment is fully absorbed into the wood’s core, BurnBlock-treated Maximo Thermo products can be cut, profiled and machined after treatment without diminishing fire performance. The treatment leaves no residue, grease or staining and delivers a premium flame-resistant solution for a variety of architectural applications, including interior and exterior cladding.

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