Substiwood

The SUBSTIWOOD^® line of patented high-performance fiber-reinforced lightweight concrete products introduced by Substiwood, Inc. is designed to offer the construction industry a durable and cost effective alternative to wood and conventional concrete that is tough, durable, nailable, and sawable. There are a great variety of  applications for this revolutionary SUBSTIWOOD^® technology.  Substiwood, Inc. is the recipient of the 2005 Wisconsin Governor's New Product Award Certificate of Merit for the "Outstanding Development of Concrete Lumber" Products. SUBSTIWOOD^® products are produced in different grades for both structural and non-structural applications.

SUBSTIWOOD^® products

• Can be made in a great variety of sizes,  shapes, integrated colors, and patterns.
• Can be made with excellent mechanical properties to serve as structural and non-structural members.
• Can hold screws and nails. 
• Are sawable using hand or electric saws. They can also be drilled.
• Have excellent material toughness and ductility (energy absorbing), and they are shatter-resistant.
• Are a specialty lightweight concrete. Substiwood has half the unit weight of conventional concrete.
• Are cost competitive.  Additionally, shipping costs are lower because of lighter weight. 
• Can positively impact the environment. They contain over 40% (by weight) recycled materials.
• Are fire resistant.
• Are not susceptible to attack by harmful insects or parasites such as termites.