Book Description

This Information Paper reviews the modified wood product, ThermoWood®, focussing on its use as exterior cladding and giving the results of long-term field trials. It examines the properties of this aesthetically pleasing material and its environmental impacts, coating performance, service life prediction and specification for exterior cladding. The Information Paper will help building owners, architects and designers to decide on the suitability of ThermoWood® for new domestic and commercial construction and refurbishment projects. It will also be of interest to all those involved in specifying ThermoWood® materials.

Contents:
Introduction
What is ThermoWood®?
ThermoWood® manufacturers and suppliers
Properties of ThermoWood®
Environmental impacts
Coating performance
Research from ThermoWood® cladding trials
 - Visual appearance and performance
 - Moisture monitoring
 - RefurbishmentService life prediction
Specification of timber for exterior cladding
Use of ThermoWood® in the UK
Conclusions
References 

A4, 12pp, 5 drawings, 18 photos