FAQ

The high heat applied during the Thermowood process causes chemical changes in the wood’s fiber structure. This reduces the wood’s structural strength for load-bearing elements like columns and beams. However, it does not prevent its use in applications such as pergolas and gazebos.

The high heat applied during the Thermowood process causes chemical changes in the wood’s fiber structure. This reduces the wood’s structural strength for load-bearing elements like columns and beams. However, it does not prevent its use in applications such as pergolas and gazebos.

Wood is one of the best insulation materials. The Thermowood process enhances the wood’s sound and heat insulation properties.

Products subjected to the Thermowood process and untreated wood have the same fire resistance. Wood products exhibit controlled combustion behavior, with a burning rate of 0.8 mm/min. This makes them more durable and controlled compared to other construction materials.

We recommend using Thermowood construction materials under Thermowood facade and deck applications. Metal and wood are materials with completely different operating behaviors. While metal expands in heat, wood contracts due to moisture loss. Therefore, while we recommend wood as an interconnection element under metal constructions, if wood that has not undergone thermowood treatment (impregnated products, etc.) is used in sub-construction materials, it shows different working reactions due to different humidity rates between the two products. For this reason, it will not be a healthy choice for your structure.

We only use Thermowood for our own products.

It is possible to subject any wood to heat treatment, but not all wood species subjected to the Thermowood process are expected to perform well in outdoor environments. For example, Beech tree is a type of tree that shows outdoor working behavior even after the Thermowood process.

The heat values vary depending on the wood’s natural structure. For instance, Beech and Poplar woods are treated at 210°C, while Iroko and Ayous woods are treated at 200°C, and Pine wood is treated at 212°C.

The Thermowood process involves removing hydrogen and relative humidity from the wood, minimizing its dimensional changes and decay behavior. Thermowood-treated products are expected to have a longer lifespan and reduced maintenance requirements in outdoor applications compared to traditional wood products.

Maintenance for Thermowood-treated wood is purely a visual requirement. Maintenance is not necessary for the wood to maintain its durability. As wood products are exposed to outdoor conditions, they may experience color fading, and maintenance needs can arise based on preference. However, color fading does not impact the material’s strength and performance in any way.

Uniformity can be achieved if the wood is exposed to the same level of sunlight and rain. Grayness develops in decking applications in one year and in cladding applications in 3-5 years.

We recommend water or solvent-based wood protectants with pigment content. For decking applications, products labeled as deck oil are suitable as long as they contain pigments. We do not recommend using teak oil. For cladding applications, we recommend both oil and water-based finishes.

Even though our country is not poor in terms of forest resources, it has limited resources for industrial forests. Additionally, Thermowood production requires raw materials with different characteristics, leading to a reliance on imported raw materials.

Products treated with Thermowood process can be used in every climate. The impact of climatic differences involves variations in the methods of application for these materials. For instance, in areas with high rainfall, the substructures may need to be built higher.

It requires no maintenance for up to 10 years. These applications, which have become a trend in Western countries, help protect the wood surfaces. Plus, they make use of environmentally friendly building materials.

According to international standards, regardless of the wood type, a minimum thickness of 19mm is recommended for cladding, and for decking applications, 20mm for hardwoods like Iroko and European Oak, and 26mm for softwoods like Pine, should not be exceeded.