Thermally Modified Timber
Eco-Engineered for Outdoors – Low-Maintenance Thermally Modified Timber for Decks, Cladding & Landscaping
Discover the future of sustainable outdoor living with thermally modified timber – a revolutionary material that combines natural beauty with science-backed durability. Using only heat and steam (no chemicals!), this process transforms sustainably sourced wood into a robust, weather-resistant product perfect for decks, cladding, screens, and landscaping.
Benefits of Using Thermally Modified Timber
Superior Dimensional Stability: The thermal modification process drastically reduces the wood's ability to absorb moisture, making it highly resistant to swelling, shrinking, warping, and checking in varying humidity and temperature conditions.
Enhanced Durability Without Chemicals: The process uses only heat and steam to achieve a higher resistance to rot and decay (typically Class 1 or 2 durability), eliminating the need for toxic chemical preservatives.
Reduced Thermal Conductivity: The modified cellular structure lowers its thermal conductivity, meaning it feels warmer to the touch than untreated wood and can contribute slightly to a building's insulation.
Environmentally Friendly Process: The production is a non-toxic, chemical-free treatment that transforms sustainably sourced softwoods into a durable product, with a lower overall environmental impact than many alternatives.
Lunawood Timber
Bring your next project to the next level with Lunawood Thermally Modified Timber – the innovative, eco-friendly solution for stunning and long-lasting interiors and exteriors. Made from sustainably sourced Nordic forests and transformed using only heat and steam, Lunawood offers unmatched stability, weather resistance, and a warm, natural look that ages gracefully.
Thermory Ignite
Ignite Cladding, made by Thermory, offers the look of charred wood with the added strength and stability from its thermal treatment process. Ignite uses thermally treated Spruce timber, then embosses it with a dragon scale pattern and finishes it with black paint.
Shou Sugi Ban
Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yakisugi) is a traditional Japanese technique that transforms timber into an extraordinary architectural material through the art of controlled charring. This process not only unveils a deep, textured, and dramatic aesthetic but also enhances the wood’s natural properties, creating a cladding and feature material that stands up to fire, moisture, insects, and time.
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