Thermowood ash patio floor decking
Thermowood ash patio floor decking
Occurrence of Ash Trees:
Ash trees primarily occur in temperate climate regions of Europe and North America, thriving in lush, leafy forests. In Europe, they are especially common in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in certain areas of the Mediterranean. Ash trees favor moist soil environments, such as riverbanks and hillside forests, where adequate water and sunlight provide optimal growth conditions.
This hardy, fast-growing tree plays an essential role in maintaining the biological balance of forests and is highly valued in the timber industry for its durability and aesthetic appeal.
Uses of Ash Wood:
Due to its exceptional durability and natural beauty, ash wood is a popular choice in the timber industry, particularly for furniture making, flooring, decking, and saunas. Its resistance to physical wear and weather conditions makes it ideal for outdoor applications and high heat environments like saunas.
Its flexibility and unique structure also make it frequently used as a raw material for sports equipment, such as bows, skis, and paddles.
Thermowood ash as terrace decking:
Thermowood is a thermal modified wood. This method was invented and made by the Finnish. With this simple technology, they extended the life span of the wood that contacts with soil. Thus, bugs and other insects didn't go inside the wood since they couldn't find hemicellulose there.
The result is that wood allows less water entering the timber at the same humidity; therefore, the dimensional changes are minimized while the timber's is weathering resistance increases. This process is completely chemical free and environmentally friendly. The process is carried out on those timbers that have the best properties, such as the Finnish pine and spruce, beech, aspen, birch, alder and ash trees.
Benefits of Thermowood ash patio floor decking:
- it does not warp- it does not expand when it gets moisture- its tare weight is 40% less than the "bankirai" one- easy to work with, customized- generally spotted with knots but gives a beautiful texture comparing to other homogenous tropical species- in large surfaces can easily bear the extreme weather conditions- it can be used for various purposes with extra choices available
The most common uses of Thermowood ash sauna patio floor decking material are the following:
- Facades and blinds for buildings- Terrace and balcony deckings- To edge of pools and lakes- Dock, pier deckings- Building saunas in general, outdoor saunas and wellness spots and rooms- Building garden pathways and pergolas
Due to its natural texture and atmosphere and durability over time, the ash tree panelling is a perfect choice for exterior terrace and outdoor sauna cladding solutions.
