NORclad Thermally Modified Ayous Cladding
ThermoWood Ayous is a thermally modified timber with enhanced stability and durability, with it’s attractive mid brown tones it’s a popular choice for Cladding.
What is Thermowood Ayous?
Thermowood Ayous, also known as Obeche, is a hardwood species native to west-central Africa, including countries like Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo
It undergoes a specialized heat-treating process that enhances its natural properties without the use of any chemicals.
The result is a wood that’s not only beautiful but also remarkably durable and stable.
Why Choose Thermowood Ayous?
Sustainable: The heat treatment process is environmentally friendly, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious projects.
Stability: Thermowood Ayous is ultra-stable, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Durability: Enhanced resistance to decay, insects, and moisture ensures longevity.
Easy Installation: Lightweight and effortless to work with.
Appearance and Applications:
Color: Thermowood Ayous combines mid-brown tones, creating an appealing aesthetic.
Cladding: Ideal for exterior facades.
Profiles
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Grades
All grading information is given as general guidance, to meet the criteria set through CE/CA marking, quality and grading requirements.
For further details on grade, please contact us, likewise we are more than happy to work with you to create grading criteria bespoke to your project. Products are supplied as PEFC certified timber.
Specify
If you have decided that Timber Cladding is going to be one of the materials on your project the next step is to create a specification that will meet the criteria and expectations you, and your client have.
NORclad will be happy to talk through what is available and enable you to select, amongst others: species, profile, size, treatment, requirement for Euro Class B, service life.
We offer installation guidance, detailing guidance based on TDUK documentation, with a wealth of knowledge and information on how different timbers will perform over the life span of your project.
Considerations that should be made when it comes to weather, along with how elevation and design variations can impact timber cladding.
Please get in contact if you would like NORclad to create an H21 specification for you, or download direct via NBS here.
