# Award-Winning Building Materials The Maximo Thermo® Ayous with BurnBlock® Technology is Functional By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-material References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maximo-wood-thermo-ayous-with-burnblock-technology-named-among-best-new-products-of-the-year-by-golden-state-lumber--showroom-302668313.html) Maximo Wood has received a product innovation award — [Golden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-girls-lego-kit) State Lumber's Best New Products of the Year — for its Maximo Thermo Ayous lumber, a building material that incorporates BurnBlock [fire-retardant technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isolatek-international). The Maximo Thermo® Ayous with BurnBlock® Technology product utilizes Ayous wood, a sustainably harvested timber that undergoes a thermal modification process to enhance its durability, dimensional stability, and resistance to moisture and decay. The integrated BurnBlock treatment is a proprietary method applied through a vacuum-pressure system that deeply impregnates the wood fibers with fire-resistant compounds, aiming to provide consistent protection throughout the entire board rather than merely as a surface coating. Maximo Wood's building material is designed to comply with specific safety regulations for construction in [wildfire-prone zones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-meeker), known as Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) codes, while maintaining the aesthetic and workability characteristics of premium lumber. Image Credit: Maximo Wood ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 59% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fire-resistant Materials:** The integration of fire-retardant technology in eco-friendly materials like thermally modified Ayous wood represents a shift towards sustainable safety solutions in building materials. - **Advanced Wood Modification:** Thermal modification processes that enhance the durability and stability of wood are gaining prominence as they offer innovative alternatives to traditional building materials. - **Compliance-driven Innovation:** Building materials that meet stringent safety standards for wildfire-prone areas are driving innovation to develop products that balance regulatory compliance and desirable architectural qualities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Green Building Industry:** Eco-conscious construction materials like Maximo Thermo Ayous are redefining sustainable practices within the building industry. - **Fire Protection Solutions:** The demand for integrated fire-protection technologies in construction materials is revolutionizing the fire safety industry. - **Lumber and Forestry:** The use of thermally modified, sustainably sourced lumber in fire-prone areas positions the forestry industry at the forefront of pioneering wood innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Biotech Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adimab.md) - [Tropical Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-innovation-hub-school.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Oak Wood-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-quemado.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Wooden Architecture Award Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-construction.md) - [Contemporary Wooden Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-dwellings.md)