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  • Thermo-Treated Wood

    May 01, 2014 1 min read

    An established brand of exterior hardwood, manufactured from NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOODS.
     
    What is the thermal process?
    • Process uses only heat and steam (no chemicals)
    • Heated to approx 400°F reducing moisture content
    • Equalized at 6% moisture content by adding steam
    • Changes color to exotic brown through out full thickness of the wood
    • Rearranges cell structure to reduce movement related to moisture
    • Removes wood sugars for increased durability against rot and insects

       
    What kind of wood is Thermory® Decking?
    • North American Ash
    • Harvested from well managed North American sustainable forests. 
    • Harder than red oak
    • Used to make baseball bats

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