“The Gist of It” – A Summarization of the Facts and Benefits of Pakari TMD • • • • Thermally Modified wood was first commercialized throughout Europe in the 1990’s and has quickly garnered mass appeal. Raw lumber is placed in specifically designed kilns and heated to almost 500°F over the course of 65 hours. No Chemicals are used throughout the process, only heat and steam. The products end moisture content is less than 7% and its stability has been improved. The woods physical properties have been permanently modified. Most of the hemicelluloses are removed from the wood, eliminating the necessary conditions to support fungal growth and insect infestation. Water absorption has been significantly reduced, which means less shrinking and swelling. A ” nailing gap is recommended. The woods ability to retain heat has been reduced, meaning when left in the sun Pakari is 2030% cooler to the touch than other decking products. Thermal Modification “cooks” the wood, turning it an aesthetically pleasing chocolate brown, similar in appearance to exotic hardwoods. Features a reversible profile; contemporary ribbed styling on the face, traditional smooth surface on the back. Able to be installed with any fastening system. Recommended joists spacing 16” on center. Product will eventually patina to a Cedar-like silver if left exposed to the sun without UV protection. To retain the chocolate brown coloration of Pakari apply two coats of UV protection grade sealer. Clean with soap and water. Power washing, like with all wood products, could cause accelerated aging and is therefore not recommended. Comes in lengths of 8’ to 16’, with majority of product at 14’, 15’ and 16’. Priced well below Ipe and other exotic species. Comparable in price to Heart B redwood and most composites. California Fire Rated. FSC Certified and being produced from a renewable and environmentally conscious source. Manufactured at a solar powered milling facility in Northern California. 100% recyclable, unlike composites and some chemically treated materials. • Manufactured in America, keeping Americans employed. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •