Chemical-free wood surfaces in the home

While this criticism may be somewhat true of unmodified wood, it certainly does not apply to thermally modified wood. Thermory’s thermally modified wood has a high durability class thanks to its chemical-free thermal modification process, which only uses the combination of heat and steam. So, unlike composite materials (WPC – Wood Plastic Composites), thermally modified wood does not contain any chemicals.

Many synthetic materials have tried to imitate the pattern and tone of natural wood. Thermory wood actually enhances the beautiful grain and deep rich tone of the wood. Without regular oil coating and with exposure to UV rays, thermally modified wood turns silver-grey. In some cases, this is a deliberate choice since the properties of thermal modification do not change along with the color. However, it is easy to restore the original color of thermally modified wood by lightly sanding and oiling the surface. Even though plastic decking is often advertized as maintenance-free, every exterior surface needs maintenance from time to time. Plastic materials are not immune to stains and fading through dust, leaves and UV rays.

Speaking of summer and sunshine – thermally modified wood has better heat insulation and does not get as hot in direct sunlight as plastic decking. Thermally modified wood is also more suitable in wet conditions due to its reduced water absorption and better dimensional stability compared to unmodified wood. Both properties make thermally modified wood a pleasant material to use in places where people want to walk barefoot – by the pool, in the spa, but also in bathrooms and kitchens.

Even after extended use, thermally modified wood can still be used for heating or it can be taken to a waste center – unlike plastic decking, wood decking will not burden the environment. Using Thermory wood creates an environmentally friendly and healthy atmosphere in your home as well as in public spaces.