class two, which means that it can be used in any climate
but direct contact with the ground is not recommended.
The lowered equilibrium moisture content of
Thermowood makes the product dimensionally stable for a
multitude of purposes and the material retains its shape
far better than untreated wood enabling the most
challenging designs to be achieved.
Resin, a sticky organic substance found in trees, is
removed from the wood during the thermal modification
process. As a result, the wood does not secrete resin even
at high temperatures allowing the material to be used in
all spaces including saunas.
ADVANTAGES OF LUNAWOOD THERMOWOOD
• Dimensional stability
• Weather endurance
• Non-toxic and safe
• Thermal insulation
• Resin free
• Ecological material throughout its entire life cycle
VARIOUS END USES
Thermowood is a product that shows no signs of slowing
down. Not only is Thermowood an excellent choice in
extreme climatic conditions, it also helps to improve the
performance of any building as well as those who work
and live within functional spaces.
Once a building is adorned with Thermowood, natural
beauty is evident and susceptibility to the damaging
effects of the environment is significantly reduced.
THERMOWOOD IS USED FOR
• Exterior claddings
• Solar shades
• Frames and bearers
• Deckings
• Interiors
Exterior cladding and solar shades are one of the most
prominent features of Thermowood. With much of Africa
being situated in the intertropical zone, it calls for
durability and stability like no other.
Exterior cladding boards are extremely durable with
outstanding dimensional stability. This makes it an
excellent material in hot climatic conditions. Lunawood
offers an extensive collection and solutions including wide
cladding boards produced by utilising glue lamination
technology for exterior cladding. When Lunawood is
exposed to UV-light, it will turn a beautiful silver grey
unless protected by a pigmented surface protection.
Solar shades are an excellent and ecological innovation
to keep homes cool when exposed to the sun. When
applied, excessive solar rays are prevented from
overheating the spaces within a building. Solar shades are
not just limited to shielding against rays of the sun. Solar
shades are versatile products and are an excellent solution
for many other purposes like exterior cladding.
Thermowood also provides sustainable outdoor living.
Lunawood’s range of decking solutions are inspired by
Nordic nature and their long-lasting decking products require
little upkeep and are well suited to sub-Saharan temperatures.
THE FUTURE AFRICA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The University of Pretoria’s new Future Africa campus is a
dynamic living, learning and research environment place where
Africa’s leading scientists and scholars from across the world
come together.
QUICK FACTS
Project Future of Africa University Campus
Architect Earth World Architects
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Product Luna SHP 26x92, Luna SHP 26x140
The new campus area has been spruced up with Lunawood’s
Thermowood solar shades to protect the windows and
passageways from the sun and to give a natural atmosphere
and all supplied by Universal Plywoods.
NOT SLOWING DOWN
Innovation and sustainability play an important role in
Lunawood. The company’s value proposition offers people to
make the connection between urban environments and nature.
Lunawood has and will continue to set quality requirements
for Thermowood to take on full responsibility for the care of the
environment. To ensure this, the quality chain goes all the way
from sourcing sustainable wood products which in turn benefits
the consumer / end user.
Lunawood reconnects people with nature in urban
environments, making the forest available to all. These innovative
and sustainable products improve lives in the most healthy and
durable ways while promising a bright future ahead.
Lunawood products are available through all of the
Universal Plywoods branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town,
Durban and Bloemfontein.
CONTACT INFO
Universal Plywoods
Kynoch Rd, Klipfontein,
Midrand, Johannesburg
Tel: +27 (0) 11 310 9717
www.universalply.com
KwaZulu-Natal
40 Leicester Road
Mobeni, Durban
Patrick: 082 454 5740
Jason: 083 867 3773
Bloemfontein
Aramex Warehouse
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Old East End Industrial
Corner Alpha & Kraal streets
Koen: 076 235 6758
UNIVERSALPlywoods
www.timberiq.co.za
Cape Town
13 Milan Street
Airport Industria, Cape Town
Gareth: 083 278 8077
Thane: 079 116 8131
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