As a result of the Thermowood process, the typical characteristics of softwoods are improved to levels often found in tropical hardwoods; i.e. high durability and excellent stability. These properties are consistent throughout the entire cross section.

Reduced Swelling in Humid Conditions,
The Thermowood process leads to a significant reduction in equilibrium moisture content and also improves the dimensional stability which means it has dramatically reduced swelling in width when subjected to changes in relative humidity.

Resistance to Fungal Attack,
Thermowood also has siginificantly improved levels of durability against fungi attack. With a durability rating of Class 3. Thermowood should be capable of satisfying performance for 30 years of service when used for cladding.

Resistant to Insect Attack,
Our Thermowood has proven resistance to attack from the three most common wood-boring insects found in Europe - The House Longhorn Beetle, Common Furniture Beetle and the Powder post Beetle.

Weathering,
Thermowood has an attractive golden brown appearance which left without any surface coating, will start to grey and weather in quite a short period of time.

Splitting Strength,
As a result of the Thermowood process, there is a reduction in the splitting strength properties of Thermowood compared to the original timber.

No Leaching,
As no substances are added during the Thermowood process, no chemical leaching will occur. Also, as the resin is removed during the process, the problem of resin leakage through knots or pitch pockets is also removed.