I've used thermally modified maple - but as you found with the oak, it was very brittle and chipped and cracked - split along the grain in some cases. I will only use it for decorative purposes, not for anything requiring strength.
Would a close grain wood be less brittle than an open grain wood does? Red oak has some tendency to be brittle in a regular drying process. Great info!
I have no experience with shou sugi ban, but thermo wood has extremely high rott resistence. Thermo maple or thermo ash can be used in outside builds or even with contact to the ground since it doesn't take in water any more.
This was awesome Mike! Thanks
Thanks for the break down.
I have used this wood for awhile now and I have learned that I need to put blue tape on all joints and to be careful to avoid chipping and splitting.
I've used thermally modified maple - but as you found with the oak, it was very brittle and chipped and cracked - split along the grain in some cases. I will only use it for decorative purposes, not for anything requiring strength.
thanks
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Would a close grain wood be less brittle than an open grain wood does? Red oak has some tendency to be brittle in a regular drying process. Great info!
Can it be re-humidified ?... 🤔
How do the thermally modified woods take finishes?
How is it for rot resistance compared to "shou sugi ban" processing?
I have no experience with shou sugi ban, but thermo wood has extremely high rott resistence. Thermo maple or thermo ash can be used in outside builds or even with contact to the ground since it doesn't take in water any more.