SWM Thermowood®

At SWM-Wood, we specialize in producing Thermowood® for a wide range of industries and timber companies.

We work with different types of wood including:

Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Spruce (Picea abies)
Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata)
Ayous/Apachi (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
Frake Noir (Terminalia superba)

The timber we use as raw material has healthy knots and is acquired from PEFC™ or FSC® certified suppliers.

Thermowood® is not only environmentally friendly but also perfect for numerous applications. It’s a product that offers sustainability and quality, and we are excited to share its benefits with you.

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Thermowood® Process

The patented Thermowood® process involves heating wood material to a temperature of 180 – 220 °C while at the same time protecting it with clean water steam.

The steam protects the wood, but it also influences the chemical changes taking place in wood. The treatment involves using only heat and steam. Thermowood® is an eco-friendly option that’s completely free of harmful chemicals.

Three Phase Process:

High Temperature Drying
- Moisture Content is dried to 0%
Thermal Modification
- Temperatures up to 220 °C to modify wood
Cooling and Conditioning
- Temperature decreased and Moisture content increased to 4-7%

Thermowood® properties

Thermowood® process has an impact on several wood properties changing them permanently.

Dimensional stability
Reduced equilibrium moisture content
Improved durability against decay
Enhanced thermal insulation properties
Resin removed
Non-toxic material
Colored throughout into a beautiful shade of brown

We provide a range of raw and planed Thermowood® options to meet your needs.

Standard dimensions and lengths

Pine

25 x 75 – 200
32 x 75 – 200
38 x 100 – 150
50 x 75 – 200

Spruce

25 x 150
32 x 75 – 200
50 x 75 – 200

Radiata pine

25 x 150 – 200
32 x 200

The final moisture content of thermally modified wood is 4–7%, and shrinkage is ~4% on the specified dimension. Orders are delivered in falling lengths from 2.7 to 5.7 m.

Availability of other dimensions and specific lengths upon request.

Thermowood® product classes

SWM-Wood is the only Finnish manufacturer of Thermowood® able to offer both Thermowood® and Stellac®Wood trademarks to you.

Stellac®Wood product classification is based on the results of process and equipment development carried out at Stellac Oy. Thermowood® product classification is based on the research work carried out at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

In addition to general product classifications, SWM-Wood offers its customers customer-specifically tailored thermal modification services matched to meet the requirements of the end-use purposes.

Why Thermowood®?

Durability

ThermoWood® is the ultimate solution for those looking for top-notch durability in all kinds of environmental conditions. Our three-phase process removes moisture and organic compounds from the wood material before cooling it down with steam and water. The result is a robust and dimensionally stable wood product that lasts for years.

Stability

Thermowood® is a type of wood that is resistant to decay and has low moisture content and thermal conductivity. This makes it both durable and stable, with great insulation properties. It is able to withstand challenging weather conditions if properly cared for. With Thermowood®, you can be sure that it will maintain its shape and last for a long time.

Long life-cycle

ThermoWood® is the perfect choice for anyone looking for durable and low-maintenance wood products. With a long service life, these products significantly reduce their environmental impact during use. And when it’s time to say goodbye, you can rest assured that thermally modified timber products can be utilized just like any other natural timber.

Environmentally friendly

If you’re looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly building material, ThermoWood® is the perfect choice. ThermoWood® products are not only chemical-free and non-toxic, but also 100% recyclable. The raw materials used to make ThermoWood® products come from responsibly managed and sustainable forests. These forests are FSC- and PEFC-certified, ensuring that the environment is protected while providing you with the best possible quality.

Where to use ThermoWood®?

Façade and cladding

Thermowood® is a beautiful and durable material for façades. Finnish pine and spruce are well suited for façade material of buildings. Our network of planing mills in Central Europe can produce façade material from Thermowood® that we supply.

When making façade material, we recommend either a fine-sawn surface or micro surface to be used. Depending on your application, the surface can be either treated or untreated once the material is mounted. However, keep in mind that untreated façades may quickly become lighter in colour and turn grey due to the impact of UV radiation.

Sauna and interior

Thermowood® is well suited for saunas and decoration. The focal benefits of Thermowood® in interior decoration include significantly improved dimensional stability, hygiene, moisture resistance, and a finished surface. The colour alteration caused by heat treatment creates a distinguished, hardwood-like appearance.

Yard and garden

The patio products of SWM-Wood are well-suited for impressive yard and garden construction.

The end users of our products appreciate environmental friendliness, good decay resistance, improved dimensional stability and the warm colour of Thermowood®. Thermowood® not only makes the job easier for professional builders but also meets environmental regulations in restricted areas.

Both pine and spruce products are ideal for outdoor applications, offering durability and beauty for any outdoor project.

Certificates authenticate the origin

KOMO® Certificate

Every product for a building or infrastructure sector that is provided under KOMO certification meets very strict quality requirements. Only when accredited, independent certification institutions repeatedly confirm that it meets all requirements is such a product permitted to carry the KOMO Quality Mark. Products with the KOMO Quality Mark last a long time and require less maintenance.

https://www.komoquality.com/

PEFC®

The proof of origin of wood certificate, PEFC®, guarantees the environmental friendliness of wood raw material for the entire production and delivery chain. PEFC™ certification is based on the control of an external, independent third party. The certificate which forest certification granted to us for sustainable forest management is based on three things:

Published requirements regarding forest management
Requirements related to the journey of certified wood raw material into wood products
Control of the fulfilment of the requirements and the stamp attached to the wood product

Source: PEFC Finland

www.pefc.org

FSC®

FSC forest certification creates an incentive for forest owners and managers to follow best social and environmental practices whereas the growing demand for FSC certified products tells forest owners that businesses and consumers increasingly prefer products from well managed forests.

Forest Management certification is awarded to forest managers or owners whose management practices meet the requirements of the FSC Principles and Criteria.

www.fsc.org

EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel helps consumers, retailers and businesses make truly sustainable choices.

The certification program is designed to create sustainable solutions based on a life cycle assessment and a common goal to reduce the environmental impact of production activities or consumption of products.

A product has to meet stringent requirements at all stages of its life cycle. In addition, these requirements need to be constantly addressed in order to create sustainable development.

www.eu-ymparistomerkki.fi

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

As one of the world’s toughest environmental certifications, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel is only awarded to products and services meeting ambitious environmental requirements.

The entire lifecycle is considered, from raw materials, production, and use to recycling and disposal, and to obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel you have to meet its requirements that ensure quality and durability.

https://www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org/

SWM Thermowood®

SWM Thermowood®

QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

Thermowood® Process

Thermowood® properties

Standard dimensions and lengths

Pine

Spruce

Radiata pine

Thermowood® product classes

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Why Thermowood®?

Durability

Stability

Long life-cycle

Environmentally friendly

Where to use ThermoWood®?

Façade and cladding

Sauna and interior

Yard and garden

Certificates authenticate the origin

KOMO® Certificate

PEFC®

FSC®

EU Ecolabel

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

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