Thermowood Exterior Claddings

THERMOWOOD is a technology to heat the wood between 185C-215 C degrees to modify the properties of the wood by including watersteam and exerting pressure to avoid wood from burning in a very high heat. Heat-treated wood is an environmentally friendly and a natural choice. only heat and steam are used in the manufacturing process, no chemicals or other extraneous constituents are added to wood during the process. When wood is exposed to high temperatures, its properties change significantly. Sugars inside the wood break up into a form that the rot fungi cannot use. What is more, natural protective compounds in the wood are effectively distributed to protect the wood. Heat treatment usually takes about 24 hours. Heat-treated wood "lives" less than untreated wood, meaning that it shrinks and swells considerably less than untreated wood. This improves the usability of many wood products, such as doors and windows. Moreover, gaps do not appear on wooden floors due to drying in places where
Thermowood Exterior Claddings