Thermally Modified Ayous
Part of the Elements Collection
Produced from the Central African hardwood, Obeche, Thermo-Ayous is part of our Elements Collection®. It offers a Class 1 durable timber at a competitive price and is almost entirely defect free!
Key properties
Ayous is a hardwood native to the forests of Western and Central Africa and is part of our Elements Collection®. Often know as African whitewood or Obeche, the trees typically grow to around 50m in height.
The thermal modification process heat treats the timber to temperatures in excess of 200 degrees centigrade through various heating and cooling cycles. During this cycle, chemical and structural changes occur within the timber which alter and improve its characteristics.
After going through the environmentally-friendly treatment process, the timber will have darkened in colour from its pre treated state. It is now more stable than normal wood in conditions of changing humidity and its thermal insulation properties are improved. This makes it ideal for use in exposed areas such as external timber cladding.
Thermally modified Ayous timber cladding is almost entirely defect free, providing a very clear board suited for contemporary timber cladding installations.
Origin
Central AfricaDurability
Class 1 - Very DurableMoisture Content
Approx. 8%Density
Approx. 390kg/m3Dimensions
Available from 25x50 to 75x200mm.Lengths
1.85m – 6.1m (in 1ft. increments).Movement
Low Moisture MovementSustainability
FSC® Certified.Treatment Options
✔ Fire Treatment ✔Painted
Profiles, finishes & treatments
Profiles
Our in house tool room allows freedom when selecting a profile. Some of our most popular in the species are below:
Finishes
As standard we offer the majority of profiles as planed, although textured, and sawn finishes may be available. Contact us for the more bespoke product enquiries!
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Fixings
The use of corrosion-proof steel fastenings that conform to EN 10088-1 is recommended such as A2, A4 quality stainless steel.
We provide full fixing and installation information including batten specification, as an overview the following guidance should be met:
Nail or screw dimensions should be relative to the thickness of the board you are installing and be able to adequately secure the cladding. Pre-drilling is recommended for Hardwood cladding:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your lead times?
Our current leads times:
Ex. stock, 5 days
Machined to order, 7-10 working days
Additional processes such as fire treatment, coatings, cross cutting, drilling, and notching will increase lead times
Do you offer set lengths?
Yes, we can offer set length requirements to help reduce your wastage on site
Is there a minimum order requirement?
We can produce from 1LM, to 10,000LM, however on smaller volumes there may be additional machine set up charges applied, if you have a small enquiry, please get in touch as we may be able to offer a stock product option for you.
I want a specific profile, but cannot see it on the website?
We have a full tool room on site where we can make the tooling required for your bespoke Timber Cladding Profile
How do I install the timber I bought from you?
We supply installation guides which will give you step by step instructions on the best way to install the cladding
