Thermowood®
Wall & Ceiling
Using only heat and steam, original Thermowood® goes through an enhancing process that removes moisture
from the wood’s cell, increasing dramatically its durability and stability and delivering a superior
product for any wall and ceiling application.
Using only heat and steam, original Thermowood® goes through an enhancing process that removes moisture from the wood’s cell, increasing dramatically its durability and stability and delivering a superior product for any wall and ceiling application.
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Ash
Price
Life
Span
25+ year
Sustainably
Sourced
100%
Custom
Milling
Yes
Available
Profiles
All
Thermowood® Pine
Price
Life
Span
15+ year
Sustainably
Sourced
100%
Custom
Milling
Yes
Available
Profiles
All
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Thermowood® Ayous
Price
Life
Span
25+ year
Sustainably
Sourced
100%
Custom
Milling
Yes
Available
Profiles
All
Kebony Clear
Engineered for superior durability and strength, Kebony has performance characteristics similar to those of tropical hardwoods. As an exclusive Lumber Plus benefit, this world-class product is available in a nearly unlimited range of decking, cladding, and architectural millwork profiles.
Price
Life
Span
30+ year
Sustainably
Sourced
100%
Custom
Milling
Yes
Available
Profiles
All
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Wood treatment comparison
Thermowood® Ayous | Autoclave Wood | Kiln-Dried Wood | Other thermo modification | |
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Treatment Process | Patented process of thermal modification, standardized and audited | Treated using alternative methods - varying for each factory | Simple heat treatment to reduce moisture content | Thermal modification, varying for each factory |
Wood moisture | 4-6% | 15-20% | 8-12% | 4-8% |
Lifespan | 25+ years | 15-25 years | 10-20 years | 15 - 25 years |
Biological Resistance | High (resistant to fungi, mold and thermite) | High | Moderate to high | High |
Thermal stability | High (good insulator) | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Weather Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Varies (generally good) |
Dimensional Stability | High | High | Moderate to high | Varies (generally high) |
Maintenance | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Varies |
Environmental Impact | Low (chemical-free) | Higher (chemicals used) | Moderate | Low (if chemical-free) |
Sustainability | Always FSC certificated | Depends on sourcing | Depends on sourcing | Depends on sourcing |