Thermory BenchMark Thermo-Ash

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We have partnered with Thermory and their line of thermally modified woods, because of their outstanding quality control and expertise that is next to none throughout the thermal modification process. If you have ever worked with White Ash, then you understand what you are getting with thermally modified Ash. It has the same working properties, just without the seasonal movement. Technically, it is slightly harder and less dense than traditional kiln dried Ash, but this isn’t something one notices as you work with it. It can still be milled and joined, and glued, nailed/screwed and finished like Ash. The biggest difference is the color. Instead of the white wood look of Ash, you now have a darker brown color. It will still fade to a silvery gray if desired, or it can be finished and maintained annually to retain the natural color.

Thermory Benchmark Ash can be used for decking or cladding, and it can be made in a number of profiles for your specific application. Thermo-Ash is rated as Class 1 for 25+ years resistance against decay, so you can trust it for all of your exterior projects. It is available end matched with Thermory’s JEM joint for a seamless and strong connection that does not have to be over a joist. More importantly, this means less waste on the install without having to use longer lengths or trimming based on joist spacing.

THERMALLY MODIFIED ASH CHARACTERISTICS

As stated above, if you have worked with Ash, then you know the properties of Thermo-Ash. Most things will be the same, but there are some exciting differences like the tangential and radial movement numbers. Below, you can see how a thermally modified Ash stacks up