Palgrave Brown would like to introduce the new generation of thermo-modified timber. Decking and cladding engineered to last.

• A more cost effective alternative to traditional materials
• Awaiting approval in the BRE 'Green Guide to Housing'
• Sourced from FSC sustainable resources
• Resistance from fungal and insect attack
• Enhanced dimensional stability
• Treatment throughout the full section of timber
• No chemicals used in the treatment process
• Service life of up to 30 years

A natural process that creates an exceptional product:

The processing of thermally treating timber involves a number of stages. Using purely water and heat, the timber is subject to high temperatures in order to remove nearly all the moisture. At the next stage the timber is heated to over 180oC which results in a chemical modification of the timber's structure. The consequence of this is that the final product has improved dimensional stability as well as durability and the enhanced consistency in the quality of the timber makes it appropriate for use in a wide range of scenarios.

Benefits To Your Project:

• Reduced maintenance costs as thermo modified timber retains its shape
• Enhanced stability even when exposed to water (reduced hygroscopicity, shrinking and swelling)
• FSC certified
• Decking available with anti-slip strips to minimise the risk of accidents on wet decking

	Working with thermally modified timber: With similar properties to Western Red Cedar, thermally modified timber is an excellent cladding material.
	Fixing thermally modified timber: Screwing - holes should be pre-drilled when close to ends. Screws should be rust-free Nailing - nail guns run on hand or compressed air should be used, as well as rust-free nails Gluing - quick drying two part glue
	Anti-slip decking Anti-slip strips in the decking grooves greatly reduce the risk of slipping and falling on wet or weathered decking. A resin bonded aggregate is used to offer a sustainable maximum grip.

Service life of thermally modified timber: As with any natural material, service life is dependant on maintenance and the environment it is situated in. Non-chemically treated wood used in external joinery should have a durability class of at least 3 when exposed to biological hazard class 3 (EN335-1) giving a service life of 30 years. Our product range of thermally treated timber exceeds this expectation, offering a durability class of 1 at hazard class 3.

Hazard     Class	Definition
1	Under cover, fully protected from the weather and not exposed to wetting
2	Under cover, fully protected from the weather but where high environmental humidity can  lead to occasional but not persistent wetting
3	Not covered, not in contact with the ground. Continually exposed to the weather  or protected from the weather but subject to frequent wetting
4	In contact with the ground or fresh water and thus permanently exposed to wetting
5	Permanently exposed to salt water

If would like more information or a quotation please contact:

Matt Scott at Palgrave Brown (UK) Ltd, Marchington, Tel: 01283 829800 Fax: 01283 829846
Or email m.scott@palgravebrown.co.uk