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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