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What is the difference between the “heat-treated wood” and “thermally modified wood” terms?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

In the U.S. the term, “heat treated wood” refers to kiln dried wood that reaches temperature of 133°F. The only purpose being to dry wood. Thermally modified wood is a process that increases the temperature of wood beyond 400°F which Read More …

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Does the product have any guarantee?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

According to European Standards, the life cycle of thermo-treated wood is determined by the degree of temperature reached during the process and can be recognized by the various colors. A dark chocolate color is class #1 in durability, meaning it Read More …

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How often is maintenance required for thermally modified wood products?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Thermally modified wood products have increased dimensional stability which allow it to maintain its size. This ensures the products will not shrink or swell following the application of a protectant. When the product maintains its size it prevents the finish Read More …

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Does the product have to be finished for outdoor applications?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Thermally modified wood is still a natural, organic material and will fade in color from UV exposure. The brown tint will fade to a silver/gray over a 1 to 2 year period if untreated with a UV protectant. Although the Read More …

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Is the smell of thermally modified wood harmful?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

In laboratory tests, the results show that the smell of thermo-treated wood, similar to the smell of charcoal, is not at all harmful but may be unpleasant to some people. For unfinished products, this aroma will fade away after 1 Read More …

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Can thermally modified wood be glued?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Thermally modified wood is suitable for jobs involving glue or paint. If water-based glue or paints are used, a longer drying time is required. This is due to the diminished absorption of water and must be taken into consideration.

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Is the color of thermally modified wood consistent throughout the wood?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Yes, the color is consistent to the very center of the board.

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What is the difference between thermally modified Soft and Hardwoods?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Precise control is needed when treating hardwoods because of the exothermal reactions occurring in the wood. The high temperatures required to change the molecular structure of hardwood is much greater than softwood. EcoPrem’s advanced technology can subject hardwoods to these Read More …

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Can Thermally modified wood be used when constant ground contact is unavoidable?

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

Research has shown that when thermally modified wood is kept in constant contact with the ground it does not decay. However, due to the chemical processes that occur in wood kept in constant contact with the ground, there is some Read More …

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Thermally modified wood is relatively new to the United States, however it dominates the European market…

Posted onJanuary 19, 2019January 20, 2019

About thirty years ago, Finland created the first technology for Thermal- modification of wood. The process was designed solely to treat softwoods with the intentions of producing an environmentally safe alternative for chemically treated wood. Since then the technology has Read More …

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    • Durability Ratings of different species
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