Thermowood is a type of heated wooden flooring that can also act as a thermal insulation and is always known as one of the most popular wooden products in the decoration industry. Nature, with all its beauty, has always inspired mankind in creating new works and innovations. Wood, as one of the irreplaceable elements of nature, has long been used in the construction and design of various spaces. But the passage of time and environmental conditions have always threatened the life and beauty of this precious element. Here, Thermowood emerges as a new and ideal solution. This type of wood, which has been refined with a special process using heat and steam, turns into a durable, beautiful and long-lasting wood. Today, in this article, we are going to introduce and review Thermowood and its differences with Thermowall.
What is Thermowood?
We said that Thermowood is a type of wood modified by heat, which achieves unparalleled resistance and stability by going through a precise process at high temperature and steam. This process changes the cellular structure of the wood and reduces its moisture content significantly. The result of the process implemented on this element is the following.
- High resistance to moisture, fungus and insects
- Long life and high durability
- Dimensional stability and no warping
- Good thermal insulation
- Impressive beauty and color diversity
- Can be used in facade, flooring, roof and landscaping
By considering these things, you will understand well what useful element you are dealing with. Of course, the introduction of these elements does not end here. Stay with us to provide you with more and more complete information about this element.
Advantages of using Thermowood
With that being said, it would be remiss not to examine the benefits of this popular ingredient. In this section, we intend to fully examine the benefits of using Thermowood.
Due to its high resistance to moisture, cold and heat, Thermowood is suitable for use in different climates. As a result, you can use this element regardless of what kind of climate you live in.
We said that thermowoods have a long shelf life because they are produced at high temperatures. You should also know that this type of wood has a much longer life than ordinary wood due to the heat treatment process.
One of the features that has made many people use this element is its variety of design and color. Thermowood is available in a variety of colors and designs, which allows you to choose the ideal one for your desired space.
One of the things that should be given a lot of attention nowadays is helping to preserve the environment. For this purpose, we need to use bio-friendly elements. Thermowood is recyclable and helps to preserve the environment.
We said that thermowoods have a long lifespan. This feature means that you don’t have to worry much about its maintenance. Simply put, this type of wood requires less maintenance and care due to its high resistance. Of course, this does not mean that you should forget to take care of it altogether.
Thermowood or Thermowall?
Thermowall is another element made of wood, which is widely used in the decoration industry. Thermowood and Thermowall are both types of heat-treated wood, but there are subtle differences between them. First, you need to know that thermowood is used as flooring. But Thermowall is used as one of the different types of wall covering in indoor and outdoor environments. Thermowood’s heat treatment process is performed at a higher temperature, and for this reason, it has more resistance and stability. But the thermowall heat treatment process is done at a lower temperature, and for this reason, it has a more reasonable price. Due to its high resistance, Thermowood is suitable for use in facade, flooring, roof and landscaping. Due to its lower resistance, thermowall is mostly used for interior purposes such as wall covering and false ceiling. You can contact Ohaddeco collection to order both elements.
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In what environments is it better to use this element?
As you saw, we said that Thermowood is known as a resistant and durable flooring. For this reason, you can use it in many environments such as living room, bedroom, reception hall, office hall, bathroom, garden area, pool area, etc. Due to their wooden shape, these elements can inject a sense of intimacy and freshness into the environment. As a result, they can act positively in the psychological factor of color.
0 to 100 implementation of Thermowood flooring
The implementation of these floors is not very difficult. But it requires observing a series of points that can help you install this element. Of course, do not forget that you need to take advantage of the help of a decoration implementation specialist. But let’s talk about how to implement this element.
Note that first, a suitable foundation must be made with materials such as beams and blocks or rabits.
In the second step, proper insulation is done to prevent moisture penetration.
The third step is the installation of thermowood. Using screws or special fasteners, thermowoods are installed to the substructure.
But finally, for beauty and to increase the life, you can use special thermo wood polish and colors.
Note that the implementation of these floors requires high precision and finesse to provide a better result.
The cost of buying and running Thermowood
The cost of installing Thermowood depends on various factors such as the type of wood, dimensions, design, color, type of installation, and the installer’s fee. For a better understanding, it is necessary to say that different woods such as beech, oak, alder, etc. have different prices. Also, thermowood is produced in different sizes and thicknesses, and their prices are different. These elements are available in a variety of designs and colors, some of which are more expensive, such as special designs or special colors. The type of implementation and the salary of the installer are also other effective factors in the implementation of this element. But for reduce costs, according to the type of use and environmental conditions, you can use cheaper wood. Less thicknesses and standard dimensions have a more reasonable price. Using paint and polish instead of special colors. Special colors for thermo wood have a higher price.
Thank you for joining us in this article. As you saw in this article, we introduced and reviewed Thermowood. You also saw that we examined its differences with Thermowall and said that it is better to use this element in which environments. With its many advantages, Thermowood has become an ideal choice for designers and architects. This type of wood with high resistance, long life, beauty and diversity can be used in different places such as facade, flooring, roof and landscaping. With expertise in decoration design and production of wooden products, especially in the field of wall covering and flooring, Ohaddeco Group is ready to help you in the implementation of acoustic panels, thermowood, thermowall, etc. You can contact us for more information and free consultation.
