Thermowood decking

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Thermowood decking?

Thermowood decking is a type of natural wood flooring (usually ash, pine, oak...) that is processed using thermally modified wood technology, undergoing a high temperature treatment process (from 180°C to 220°C) in an anaerobic environment (lack of oxygen) to change the physical and chemical properties to change the structure and properties of the wood, helping to improve durability and weather resistance. The modification process reduces the ability of the wood to absorb water, making the wood more stable, less shrinkage, warping and naturally resistant to termites without the use of toxic preservatives.

Modification technology typically uses high temperatures or safe chemicals to reduce the water content of the wood and stabilize the structure. The result is a material that retains the natural beauty of the wood while possessing superior durability.

Thermowood decking is gradually becoming a new trend in the construction materials and interior decoration industry. With outstanding advantages compared to natural wood flooring and traditional industrial wood flooring, engineered wood flooring promises to bring a luxurious, durable and environmentally friendly living space.

This article will give you a comprehensive view of engineered wood flooring, from the concept, production process, outstanding features, comparison with other types of wood flooring, and most importantly, introduce FLOORING WAREHOUSE - a reputable address providing and installing engineered wood flooring professionally.

Modified Wood Flooring Production Process

Modified wood flooring is produced through a special heating process at temperatures from 160°C to 220°C , in an oxygen-free environment, which helps to remove moisture and reduce the amount of sugar in the wood structure - the cause of termites. The heat-modified process usually includes the following main stages:

The manufacturing process for outdoor engineered wood flooring is similar to that for indoor engineered wood flooring, but there are often some adjustments to optimize for outdoor use:

1. Wood selection: Commonly used woods are Ash, Pine, Oak, etc. with clear origins, often from sustainable plantations.
2. Pre-drying: Wood is dried to reduce moisture content to the appropriate level before being placed in the denaturing kiln.
3. Heat treatment: The wood is placed in a treatment furnace and slowly heated to a specified temperature. This process is strictly controlled to ensure that the wood does not burn or crack.
4. Cooling and stabilizing: The wood is slowly cooled and brought to equilibrium moisture content.
5. Surface treatment (optional): Some types of outdoor engineered wood flooring can be surface treated with specialized oils or paints to enhance water resistance and UV resistance.

Outstanding Features of Modified Wood Flooring: The heat-modified process gives wood flooring superior properties that other types of wood flooring can hardly have.

Outstanding Durability, Absolute Termite Resistance

High water and moisture resistance: The heat denaturation process reduces the moisture absorption of wood, helping the denatured wood floor to be less prone to warping, shrinkage, and swelling when exposed to water or high humidity.
Anti-termite, anti-mold: High temperature destroys the cellulose structure - the main food source of termites and mold, helping modified wood floors to naturally resist these harmful agents.
High hardness and stability: Modified wood flooring has higher hardness and dimensional stability than untreated natural wood, helping the floor to be durable over time.
Lifespan up to decades : No fear of termite attack, warping or damage due to weather.

High Aesthetics, Luxury and Class

Natural color, beautiful wood grain: The heat-denaturing process creates a natural, warm and uniform color for the wood. The wood grain remains intact, bringing a luxurious and sophisticated beauty.
Diverse in types and colors: Engineered wood floors can be produced from many different types of wood, each type of wood will have its own color and wood grain, meeting the diverse needs of customers.

Safe for Health and Environmentally Friendly

No use of toxic chemicals: The thermal denaturation process uses absolutely no chemicals, ensuring safety for the user's health and being environmentally friendly.
Minimize exploitation of natural forest wood: Modified wood flooring can use planted forest wood, contributing to the protection of natural forests.

Compare Engineered Wood Flooring With Other Types Of Wood Flooring

To better understand the advantages of engineered wood flooring, let's compare it with two other popular types of wood flooring: solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring.

Criteria	Outdoor Engineered Wood Flooring	Natural Outdoor Wood Flooring (untreated)	Outdoor Wood Decking (WPC)
Durability	Very high, waterproof, termite resistant, heat resistant.	Low, susceptible to termites, warping, and rot.	Tall, water resistant, but can fade and become brittle in sunlight.
Aesthetics	Natural color, beautiful and uniform wood grain.	Diverse and unique wood grain and color.	Diverse designs, but often not diverse natural wood grain
Price	Higher than wood-plastic flooring, equivalent or lower than high-end natural wood flooring.	High, depending on wood type and quality.	Average in category.
Safe	Safe for health, no chemicals.	Safe if no toxic preservatives are used.	May contain additives, choose products with safety certification.
Environment	Friendly, using plantation wood.	Environmentally friendly	Environmentally friendly
Maintenance	Easy, inexpensive.	Difficult, expensive.	Easy.

Characteristics of Engineered Wood Flooring

To identify engineered wood flooring, you can rely on the following characteristics:

Color: Engineered wood floors are usually darker brown than untreated natural wood. The color is uniform throughout the entire wood plank.
Smell: Modified wood flooring has a characteristic light scent of burnt wood, different from the pungent smell of natural wood or the chemical smell of engineered wood flooring.
Hardness: Engineered wood floors are typically harder than untreated natural wood.
Certification documents: Require suppliers to provide quality certification documents, proving origin and production process.

When to choose engineered wood flooring?

High-end interior applications : Living room, bedroom or kitchen need luxury and high durability.
Exterior applications: Gardens, balconies, porches or outdoor spaces requiring good water and weather resistance.

Outdoor engineered wood flooring is widely used in many projects such as:

Flooring garden, balcony.
Paving outdoor walkways, swimming pools.
Construction of resort area.
Decorate the exterior of villas and townhouses.

With good resistance and high aesthetics, outdoor engineered wood flooring is the top choice for projects requiring luxury and durability.

Engineered wood flooring is the ideal solution for those who love natural beauty but need high durability and good resistance. Let Kho San Go accompany you in choosing and constructing wooden floors, helping you own a perfect living space, durable and beautiful over time.

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