KANAZAWA, Japan -- A Japanese company has developed a treatment that makes wood nonflammable and water-resistant without leaching chemicals into the environment.
With rain-resistant finish, Japan's Kagamoku aims to double sales

The interior of a Tokyo day care center made from Kagamoku lumber. Previous offerings were generally limited to indoor use. (Photo courtesy of Kagamoku)
KANAZAWA, Japan -- A Japanese company has developed a treatment that makes wood nonflammable and water-resistant without leaching chemicals into the environment.