COVER STORY
Flooring can either be dark or golden brown like this; both are suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Resins and formaldehydes are almost fully removed, and weather resistance is greatly improved.
Thermory has proven its worth in different climate conditions all over the world: from the scorching sun of Las Vegas, Mexico and Italy to the freezing temperatures of Norway, Finland and northern Canada to the high humidity of Malaysia and Vietnam. However, like every natural material exposed to ultraviolet( UV) radiation, it will start to go grey without coating in about one summer. Sun exposure of thermally modified wood shows no significant difference to resist ultraviolet when compared to untreated wood. However, the ability of Thermory wood to resist surface shakes caused by sun exposure on an uncoated surface in increased.
PRODUCT RANGE
DECKING
We would never advocate using hidden clips to fasten any natural wooden decking boards, but due to the outstanding stability of Thermory products, we do suggest using clips to fix wide boards( up to 150 mm) with hidden metal or plastic fasteners. Thermory decking boards will always remain straight and flat and require minimum maintenance. They will naturally age to rich platinum grey under UV light, unless protected with UV oil. This applies to both Thermoash and Thermopine.
CLADDING
Thermory cladding comes in a range of narrow and wide profiles suitable for horizontal and vertical installation. We carry the traditional shiplap profile as well as various widths of the rhombus-shaped profile, which gives a shutter-like appearance.
Ash shingles used to enhance this Cape Town home’ s unique entertainment area.
floors are enhanced with two modification levels. Intense treated flooring is very stable geometrically and can be used in rooms with high humidity and even in shower rooms. Intense modified ash represents the warmest dark tones of Thermory hardwood flooring. Medium-treated flooring is suitable for interiors where bright and golden colours are desired. Intense and medium treated ash flooring can be used with underfloor heating.
SHINGLES
The durability and dimensional stability of Thermoash makes it the perfect material for roofs or wall shingles. Thermory makes the installation of these shingles easy as they are produced in panels that can be secured by means of the simple Press and Clip System( PaCS).
At African Lumber Traders we are proud to be associated with this very innovative company and wish to be part of the already impressive impact these products have had on the South African architectural landscape.
FLOORING
The elegance of Thermory modified floors lie in the beauty of the wood structure and in its rich colour palette. The cosiness and warmth of Thermory
16 DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 //