A variety of lumber is used in modern construction. Thermowood is becoming more and more popular. It is a natural material for construction and decoration, which has undergone thermal treatment with steam after exposure to high temperatures. This processing method was used for the first time in Germany. Then heat-treated raw materials gained popularity in Holland, the Netherlands and America. Today it is at the peak of its popularity in European countries, which is due to the sharp ban on the use of chemically treated wood in the European Union by the European Commission.
In the process of multi-stage drying of their feedstock, resins, phenols and fats volatilize. Hot steam is used to prevent cracking. Both soft and hard wood species are used as blanks:
- Pine;
- spruce;
- European aspen;
- Birch tree.
Thermowood benefits
The finished product acquires the required strength and resistance to the negative effects of external factors. The features of the presented building material include:
- resistance to the external environment;
- stability;
- strength;
- durability;
- security.
As a result of thermal modification, the material acquires a denser structure, which makes it possible to reduce hygroscopicity. Wood does not absorb moisture, so it can be used for interior and exterior finishing works. Precipitation will not impair the presentation and operational characteristics. It is possible to use heat-treated materials for finishing rooms where there is high humidity, temperature fluctuations.
During the construction and decoration of objects for various purposes, it is important that the initial materials retain their geometry and dimensions during operation. Thermowood meets these requirements, which does not crack or deform during use. It is strong enough, so even with strong mechanical stress, dents and scratches do not remain on the surface. In the production of the presented type of sawn timber, no chemicals and additives are used, therefore they are safe. Suitable for the construction and decoration of residential buildings, offices, baths. Due to its resistance to pathogenic flora, a long service life of the natural material is ensured both for internal and external use.
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