Wood that won't burn primed for the great outdoors

With rain-resistant finish, Japan's Kagamoku aims to double sales

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The interior of a Tokyo day care center made from Kagamoku lumber. Previous offerings were generally limited to indoor use. (Photo courtesy of Kagamoku)

YUKI KESHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

KANAZAWA, Japan -- A Japanese company has developed a treatment that makes wood nonflammable and water-resistant without leaching chemicals into the environment.

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