Timber cladding by Finnforest
ThermoWood is produced by a process involving intense heat.
Finnish European Redwood is subjected to temperatures over 200ºC to encourage chemical and structural changes that reduce moisture content. The result is more durable and stable than normal timber, with resistance to insects and fungal decay, a good choice for external cladding
Also in: BD Magazine - Housing - April 2008
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