Stable dimensions – the intense heat to which the wood is exposed during production dries the wood deep into the heartwood, removing all moisture and resin from the wood. This makes it the perfect material for outdoor wooden terraces. Thermally modified wood does not react to changes in humidity as strongly as untreated wood (reducing the risk of swelling, cracking and shrinkage) and therefore retains its shape better. Modified wood does not give off sap or resins even at high temperatures. Environmentally friendly – the softwood used in the production of thermal modification comes from well-managed forests, and since no chemicals or foreign substances are used in its production, Thermally modified wood is an environmentally friendly material, produced using only natural methods. Resistance to rot and fungi – the heating process, which breaks down the hemicellulose, leaves the wood without the right nutrients to allow rot and fungi to grow and develop. Durability – the heat treatment increases the average lifetime of the wood. The durability of the wood depends on the exact heat to which the wood is exposed, but generally the higher the temperature, the longer the durability. Better insulation – heat-treated wood is much more porous than untreated wood, which greatly improves its insulating properties. Environmentally friendly – unlike pressure-treated wood, heat-treated wood can be discarded or recycled as untreated wood when no longer needed.