Benchmark Series
WHAT KIND OF WOOD IS THIS?
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Thermally modified white ash and thermally modified Scots pine.
WHAT IS THE THERMAL MODIFICATION PROCESS?
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Heat and steam, no chemicals. This process gives the wood rot resistance, stability and beauty.
WHY IS THERMORY® THE PREMIUM MODIFIED WOOD BRAND?
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Thermory has over 20 years of experience thermally modifying wood. We’ve sold over 200 million sq. ft. world wide.
WILL IT FADE OR CAN I KEEP THE COLOR?
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Yes, it will fade - all wood products do - but this will not impact rot resistance or stability. Treat with Cutek Extreme, a penetrating oil (not a sealer) with colortoune to reflect the UV rays of the sun to allow the brown color to last longer, or allow to age naturally to a beautiful silver-gray. The aging process typically happens within 6 months.
ARE THERE ANY CHEMICALS?
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No, absolutely no chemicals - only heat and steam.
WHAT ARE JEM™ JOINTS?
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Machined ends that connect boards the long way. Every other brand of decking requires the ends of the boards to rest on joists except Thermory® white ash.
IS THERE A ROUTER BIT TO REPLICATE THE JEM™ JOINT ON SITE?
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No, this is too large of a joint to produce with a hand router. You will never need to, if the board is long enough to span 2 joists.
WHERE DO THE ASH AND PINE COME FROM?
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White ash is sourced from North America and northern Europe. Scots pine is sourced from Scandinavia.
WHAT IS THE BOTANICAL NAME AND JANKA HARDNESS?
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White ash (Fraxinus americana) has a janka hardness of 1320. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) has a janka hardness of 540.
WHAT COLORS IS IT AVAILABLE IN?
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The colors are the natural result of the thermal modification process. White ash is a rich exotic brown, and Scots pine is a lighter golden brown. Unoiled, both will naturally weather to grey over time. We have additional colors available in our Drift and Ignite line of cladding.
WHAT SPANS ARE REQUIRED FOR THERMORY?
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Perpendicular installations: support joists should be no more than 16” on center.
45º angle installations: support joists should be 12” on center.
45º angle installations: support joists should be 12” on center.
WILL THE PACS™ GET BRITTLE WHEN IT’S COLD?
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No, these are made of polyomethylene (POM), one of the strongest plastics available.
CAN I USE THERMORY® WITH PACS™ FOR A DOCK?
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No, PaCS™ are not intended for docks. Waterfront applications are no problem with the PaCS™ as long as it’s not a dock.
Rebel Series – Drift
HOW LONG HAS THERMORY BEEN PRODUCING THERMALLY MODIFIED SPRUCE?
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15+ years
WHERE DOES THE SPRUCE COME FROM?
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Finland
HOW MUCH THERMALLY MODIFIED SPRUCE HAS THERMORY PRODUCED? HOW MUCH OF THIS IS CLADDING?
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We’ve produced over 8 million sq. ft. of spruce cladding (so far)!
WHAT IS THE BOTANICAL NAME OF THE SPRUCE? JANKA HARDNESS?
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Picea abies. Norway Spruce – Janka 380 (cedar is 350).
WHAT KIND OF FINISH IS USED?
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A water- and acrylate based exterior paint, produced by Teknos, a 70 year-old Finnish company.
IS THE FINISH HARMFUL? WHAT IF MY DOG (OR KID) LICKS IT?
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No, it is water-based.
HOW IS IT INSTALLED? CAN I GLUE IT ON THE WALL? WHAT KIND OF GLUE? NAIL IT? ARE SS FASTENERS REQUIRED?
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Indoors, product should be installed with nails or screws. SS fasteners are not required.
CAN IT BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF CURRENT PANELING?
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No - standard wood installation practices should be followed.
CAN I SEAL IT TO KEEP THE FINISH FROM COMING OFF?
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No.
DO THE BOARDS NEED TO BE SPACED APART AT ALL? IS THERE ANY SPACE INSIDE THE T&G LIKE YOU HAVE WITH THE C20 AND PF2 PROFILES TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION?
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For very wet areas it is optional to use a 1mm gap between boards.
HOW LONG WILL THE FINISH LAST?
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3-5 years without any major change in appearance.
CAN IT BE REFINISHED?
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It can be refinished, but not with the same multi-layer Drift finish.
DOES IT NEED TO BE SCREWED? ARE SS FASTENERS NEEDED?
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It can be nailed with a brad nail or screws, but only stainless steel.
SINCE THE SPRUCE IS SO STABLE, DOES THERE NEED TO BE AIR SPACE BEHIND THE CLADDING?
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Air space is always needed to avoid moisture accumulating behind the boards.
DO I NEED TO TREAT THE ENDS? SHOULD I OIL THE BACK OF THE CLADDING?
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No need to treat the ends. Back side is already oiled. Cuts should be sealed with touch up paint or sealer.
WHEN I AM INSTALLING ON TOP OF FURRING STRIPS, HOW FAR APART CAN I PUT THE FURRING?
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16“ spacing is recommended.
IS THE BRUSHED SURFACE MORE LIKELY TO CAUSE SPLINTERS?
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No, the soft wood is what splinters and this has been brushed away.
DOES THE BRUSHING AFFECT THE DURABILITY? IS THERE ANY DURABILITY TESTING ON A BRUSHED PRODUCT? DOES THE BRUSHING MAKE IT MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DEVELOPING MOLD/FUNGUS? DOES IT AFFECT THE FIRE RESISTANCE?
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Only if the deck is not maintained properly. Regular yearly cleaning is important to remove dust and debris that might gather in the shallow areas.
HOW IS DRIFT DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR BARN WOOD? DOES IT LAST LONGER? IS IT MORE STABLE? IS IT MORE SUSTAINABLE?
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Our key features are consistent supply, unique colors, dependable stability, no imbedded metals and rot resistance; these are all things that real barn wood products do not provide.
Rebel Series – Ignite
WHAT IS THE IGNITE MADE OF?
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Thermally modified Spruce that is either wire-brushed or embossed before finishing with an industrial grade exterior paint.
WHERE DOES THE SPRUCE COME FROM?
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Finland
WHAT KIND OF FINISH IS USED?
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A water- and acrylate based exterior paint, produced by Teknos, a 70 year-old Finnish company.
WILL THE FINISH STAIN MY HANDS OR CLOTHES LIKE A TRADITIONAL SHOU SUGI BAN?
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No, Ignite is meant to mimic it without any of the downfalls of the traditional charring.
WILL THE DRAGONSCALE TEXTURE WEAR AWAY OVER TIME?
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The texture is embossed with a large roller before the black finish is applied and is quite permanent.
WILL THE DRAGONSCALE PATTERN REPEAT ITSELF?
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Due to the manufacturing process all boards will be random in their pattern with little to no chance replication.
IS THE FINISH HARMFUL? WHAT IF MY DOG (OR KID) LICKS IT?
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No, it is water-based.
CAN IGNITE BE INSTALLED INDOORS?
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Ignite cladding can create the perfect accent wall or ceiling without worrying about any char.
HOW IS IT INSTALLED? CAN I GLUE IT ON THE WALL? WHAT KIND OF GLUE? NAIL IT? ARE SS FASTENERS REQUIRED?
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Indoors, product should be installed with nails or screws. SS fasteners are not required. If gluing, to create a fastener free look, a Urethane adhesive should be used.
DO THE BOARDS NEED TO BE SPACED APART AT ALL?
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For very wet areas it is optional to use a 1mm gap between boards.
HOW LONG WILL THE FINISH LAST?
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5 years without any major change in appearance.
CAN IT BE REFINISHED?
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It can be refinished to the original color using a color match from Sherwin Williams.
DOES IT NEED TO BE SCREWED? ARE SS FASTENERS NEEDED?
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Screws are the preferred attachment method and should always be stainless. We carry a black finished stainless screw that is perfect for this material.
SINCE THE SPRUCE IS SO STABLE, DOES THERE NEED TO BE AIR SPACE BEHIND THE CLADDING?
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Air space is always needed to avoid moisture accumulation behind the boards.
DO I NEED TO TREAT THE ENDS? SHOULD I OIL THE BACK OF THE CLADDING?
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No need to treat the ends already finished. Back side is already sealed . Cuts should be sealed with touch up paint or sealer.
WHEN I AM INSTALLING ON TOP OF FURRING STRIPS, HOW FAR APART CAN I PUT THE FURRING?
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16“ spacing is recommended, 24” maximum.
Rebel Series – Kodiak
HOW LONG HAS THERMORY BEEN PRODUCING THERMALLY MODIFIED SPRUCE?
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15+ years
WHERE DOES THE SPRUCE COME FROM?
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Finland
CAN I USE THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE DECKING?
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No, that side contains the pith of the tree and is not as durable as the wire-brushed side. There is an offset groove on this side to deter its use.
WHAT IS THE BOTANICAL NAME OF THE SPRUCE? JANKA HARDNESS?
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Picea abies. Norway Spruce – Janka 380 (cedar is 350).
IS THE BRUSHED SURFACE MORE LIKELY TO CAUSE SPLINTERS?
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No, the soft wood is what splinters and this has been brushed away. It is very conformable to walk on, even with bare feet.
DOES THE BRUSHING AFFECT THE DURABILITY? IS THERE ANY DURABILITY TESTING ON A BRUSHED PRODUCT? DOES THE BRUSHING MAKE IT MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DEVELOPING MOLD/FUNGUS? DOES IT AFFECT THE FIRE RESISTANCE?
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Only if the deck is not maintained properly. Regular yearly cleaning is important to remove dust and debris that might gather in the shallow areas.
WILL IT FADE OR CAN I KEEP THE COLOR?
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Yes, it will fade - all wood products do - but this will not impact rot resistance or stability. Treat with Cutek Extreme, a penetrating oil (not a sealer) with colortoune to reflect the UV rays of the sun to allow the golden brown color to last longer, or allow it to age naturally to a beautiful silver-gray. The aging process typically happens within 6 months.
HOW IS THIS PRODUCT INSTALLED?
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Please reference our install guides that cover either the decking or the cladding.
Saunas
WHAT TYPE OF STOVE/OVEN SHOULD I USE?
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We recommend HUUM heaters, either electric or wood burning. Contact one of our sales reps for help in choosing the right size and model.
CAN I ADD ACCESSORIES TO MY SAUNA? WHAT IS AVAILABLE?
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Yes! We offer accessories to help you take your sauna to the next level. From a bucket and ladle to a headrest, we’ve got you covered. Talk to your sales representative about available accessories.
WHAT TYPE OF WOOD IS IT?
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Our Barrel Saunas are made of Nordic spruce sustainably sourced from forests in Northern Europe. It’s also thermally modified, which means it’s aesthetically pleasing with enhanced durability, biological resistance and stability compared to conventional timber. Our Sauna Materials feature a variety of hardwoods, including alder, aspen and thermo-aspen.
HOW HOT CAN IT GET IN THE SAUNA?
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Our freestanding saunas are electric. These types can range from 150°F to 200°F+. You can read more about the different types of saunas and their unique temperatures in our blog.
CAN I BUILD IT MYSELF?
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Yes, our freestanding saunas are made to be assembly-ready and can be set up in just four to six hours by a team of two to three people with moderate DIY skills. NOTE: If you choose an electric stove, installation will require hooking up electric lines. For our sauna materials, we recommend hiring a contractor.
I'VE NEVER TAKENA SAUNA BEFORE, WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?
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You will sweat a lot when in a sauna. There are several steps you should take before, during and after your session to help your body reap all the health benefits. Drink lots of water, bring two towels and remove all your jewelry and technology.
HOW LONG SHOULD I BE IN A SAUNA?
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For your first time taking a sauna, you won’t want to exceed 10 minutes. As you get more comfortable, you can increase the time but you should never exceed 30 minutes.
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