Aged Timber Look
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Oakleaf Aged Timber Look
Oakleaf Aged look is created using heat-treatment technology. The ageing treatment process only uses steam and heat, no chemicals or agents are applied to the timber during the process.
Tests have shown no harmful emissions are apparent when working with the timber. Aged timber is an environmentally friendly product and any left over pieces of aged timber can be burnt or disposed of into the normal waste system.
Due to its attractive appearance, unique colour variations homogenous through the cross section, stability and lack of resins, Oakleaf aged timber is well suited for indoor use- in saunas, interior panels, furniture and flooring.
Moisture Reduction
Specifying timber that has been produced using heat treatment technology ensures deformations like warping, swelling and shrinkage are minimised. Ageing treatment reduces the timber equilibrium moisture by as much as 50%.
Coating
The lack of resins increases coating adhesion. However, it is very important to have a clean surface before coating and the coating producer’s instructions for application guidelines must be carefully followed.
Heat-treated timber can be coated with oil, water and solvent-based finishes. It has been observed that the material may absorb more priming coating than natural timber – this, however, ensures better and longer lasting penetration.
As with all natural products, aged timber needs protection against UV light. If the colour and appearance is to be maintained, a surface treatment with UV-block should be applied.
Without protection, heat-treated timber will gradually fade just like other timber species.
Product Comparison – Engineered Range
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Quick Product Comparison
| CLASSIC BOARD | CONTEMPORARY BOARD | DESIGN BOARD | MODERN BOARD* |
| 19(4) mm thickness | 21(6) mm, 16(4) mm, 12.5 (2.5) mm thickness | 14.8(4) mm thickness | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| 300 mm, 270 mm, 240 mm, 210 mm widths | 300 mm, 260 mm, 240 mm, 220 mm, 180 mm widths | 210 mm, 175 mm, 145 mm widths | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| Random Lengths = 5.0 m, 4.5 m, 4.0 m, 3.5 m, 3.0 m | Lengths = 2.4 m, 2.2 m, 2.0 m, 1.8 m | Lengths = 2.4 m, 2.2 m | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| Tongue & Groove, plane ends | Tongue & Groove, end matched | Tongue & Groove, end matched | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| 3 layer cross lamination construction | 2 layer construction with multi-ply base | 3 layer cross lamination construction | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| Natural Oak top ware layer | Natural Oak top ware layer | Natural Oak top ware layer | Natural Oak, Smoked Oak, Heat Treated (aged look) Oak top ware layer |
| Other species optional | Other species optional | Other species optional | As Classic, Contemporary & Design Boards |
| Sanded surface | Sanded surface | Sanded surface | Sanded or Brushed surface Optional “hand scraped” or distressed surface |
| Ready to coat | Ready to coat | Ready to coat | Pre-coated with base coating: Natural Oil, UV Cured Oil, Lacquer New Hard Wax Oil and optional Stain Enhanced Coating |
* Modern Board is available is a range of colours and surface effects. Please contact our representative on 9808 5522 for full details