ThermoWood

Stora Enso ThermoWood is thermally modified timber of which the manufacturing process is based on the use of high temperature between 190°C/374°F and 212°C/414°F in a steam environment.

The characteristics of Stora Enso ThermoWood

• Improved biological durability – no chemicals used
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Consistent treatment throughout the whole cross-section
• Totally integrated production and quality control
• Raw material sources from certified forests
• Available in both Pine/Redwood and Spruce/Whitewood

Stable

ThermoWood maintains its dimensional stabil- ity when exposed to variances in humidity. Distortion, swelling and shrinking reduces remarkably. A stable substrate is far better when using surface coatings.

Durable

Thermal modification of wood signifi- cantly improves its resistance to rot and fungal decay. The process ensures that all the material is treated not just the surfaces.

Ecological

ThermoWood is an environmentally friendly choice. No chemicals are used in the treat- ment process and wood itself is a renewable mate- rial. Disposal of off-cuts can be by burning or into the normal waste system. ThermoWood material is PEFC certified.

Quality-checked

ThermoWood is produced with strict quality control through the whole process. It is certified with KOMO quality certification and produced within the ISO 9001 quality system.

No leaching

As no substances are added during the ThermoWood process, no chemical leaching will occur. In addition, as the resin is removed during the process, the problem of resin leakage through the knots or pitch pockets is removed.

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