5 Inspiring Patio Trends for This Season

As the weather warms up, more attention is paid to gardens and terraces. A perfect terrace is a functional extension of interior spaces and a stylish addition. Wooden terraces are beautiful, require minimal maintenance, and are long-lasting. We bring you 5 inspiring ways to use Thermory thermally treated deck boards.

1. Lay a pattern with deck boards

Patterned placement is one of the simplest ways to make a terrace eye-catching. Arrange deck boards in a classic herringbone pattern, combine deck boards of different widths, or opt for a diagonal layout. There are many possibilities to achieve an impressive result, and with smart fastening solutions, installing such a terrace is not complicated at all.

2. The same material for both cladding and deck boards

Sometimes the simplest option leaves the deepest impression. Using the same material on the cladding and terrace creates a visually stylish and elegant result. For this, it is good to use thermally treated ash, pine, or spruce, which are durable and dimensionally stable materials. This means that cladding and deck boards do not bend, warp, or twist in changing weather conditions.

3. Simple and convenient modular terrace

With Thermory QuickDeck and Herringbone modules, you can easily create a beautiful terrace. Easy-to-install terrace modules are made of knot-free thermally treated ash wood, which has a rich and deep color tone and is remarkably durable. The modules are held in place by weather-resistant plastic supports, which require no base, tools, or even screws to install.

4. Rustic design with knots

Terraces made of knotty pine and spruce have their own charm. They exude authenticity and closeness to nature. Northern wood species are homey and suit both wooden cladding and facades made of other materials. Thermal treatment gives pine and spruce greater durability and better resistance to rot, which means the terrace lasts longer and requires minimal maintenance.

5. Shorter lengths

Using shorter deck boards makes construction easier, as shorter boards are easier to handle and install. Thanks to end-grain boards, you can still build a terrace where the transition between boards is smooth and the final result looks good. By choosing shorter boards, you help save material used, reduce waste, and ultimately also costs, as shorter lengths always come at more favorable prices.

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Thermal treatment is a chemical-free wood refinement process in which wood is treated with heat and water vapor. As a result of thermal treatment, the wood's ability to absorb moisture and its rate decrease, so the wood remains more dimensionally stable and expands and contracts significantly less in outdoor conditions. The wood's biological resistance is also increased, because the nutrients found in the wood become less accessible to wood pests and mold fungi during the thermal treatment process.

Thermory is one of the world's largest manufacturers of thermally treated wood and sauna materials. Thermory's goal is to create lasting value – to enrich the surrounding environment with durable products made from genuine wood, to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations, and to remain continuously innovative and developing.

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