What is Thermowood decking?

What is Thermowood decking?

THERMOWOOD® DECKING IS A RICH GOLDEN COLOUR SIMILAR TO THAT OF HARDWOOD WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED WILL FADE TO A SILVERY GREY ONCE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. TREATMENT. THERMOWOOD® DECKING IS HEAT TREATED TO CLASS THERMO-D AT TEMPERATURES OF 212°c MAKING IT SUITABLE FOR EXTERNAL USE.

Do I need to treat Thermowood?

As Thermowood is expected to have a prolonged life, it doesn’t necessarily need a surface treatment applied to it. Some people choose to add a finish, stain or paint to their timber to enrich its colour, but if it’s left untreated, the wood will naturally change to a silvery grey (similar to that of cedar or larch).

Does ThermoWood fade?

With exposure to natural elements ThermoWood® cladding will fade to a grey or charcoal colour, however this can be prevented, if preferred, by using a clear treatment with a UV filter which we can factory apply, please ask for further details or see our section on Painted Cladding . ThermoWood® is rated as ‘durable’.

Can you oil ThermoWood?

Indoor care of thermowood Conventional paints, wood oils, waxes and varnishes can be used for interior decoration. Paraffin oil can be used for saunas in combination with surface pigments to enhance the color of heat treated wood and protect it from dirt.

Can ThermoWood be painted?

Heat-treated thermowood may also be painted. Pre-painting of the wood surface helps to preserve the paint. Heat-treated thermowood can also be left uncovered and naturally grayed. The surface color can be maintained by treating the boards with a pigmented wood oil, wax, wood stain, paint or varnish with UV protection.

How do you maintain ThermoWood?

The surface color can be maintained by treating the boards with a pigmented wood oil, wax, wood stain, paint or varnish with UV protection. Coatings with UV protection will protect the thermowood surface from lightening and also enhance the natural structure pattern of the thermowood.

Do vermin live under decking?

Having a deck on your garden requires inspection and maintenance to avoid many problems, and one of them is rat infestation. Under certain circumstances, rats and other critters can live under your deck. Not only is this a health and sanitary problem, but these critters can also nibble, scratch, and ruin your deck.

What kind of wood is used for Thermowood decking?

Silva ThermoWood® is an attractive, sustainable solid wood decking material produced using a chemical-free natural process involving heat and steam. Finnish-grown European Redwood (Scandinavian Pine) is heat-treated to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Centigrade.

What kind of decking is Thermowood Secret Fix?

Thermowood Decking is a heat treated redwood pine. This decking is resistant to rotting. Oiling is not required. Here is a picture of Thermowood secret fix decking. This deck has been oiled to enhance the appearance, the picture does not accurately show the colour of the timber.

What kind of wood is Vincent timber Thermowood?

Vincent Timber – Thermowood Decking from Metsawood. The inviting warm tones may resemble hardwood, yet ThermoWood® is made from Scandinavian softwood. The chemical-free heat treatment used to create ThermoWood® also provides a natural weather resistance in addition to being environmentally friendly.

Can you walk barefoot on a Thermowood deck?

Walking on a Thermowood deck barefoot is not a problem. Durability is achieved by heat treatment and steam. Thermowood is dimensionally stable and resistant to decay. The secret fix system is very easy to install. We usually have long lengths up to 5.1m available.