Biocides

Biocides (derived from the Greek word "bios" = life and from the Latin word "caedere" = to kill) are found, for example, in disinfectants, rat poisons or wood preservatives and are used in pest control applications (e.g. rats, insects, fungus, microbes).

Brinell hardness

The hardness of wood can be determined using a Brinell test. This involves pressing a steel ball with a diameter of 10mm against the surface of the wood using a defined force for a prescribed period of time.

After the time is up, the ball is removed. From the area of the impression and the compressive force, the Brinell hardness can be calculated. The higher the Brinell figure measured, the harder the wood.

Hardnesses indicated are, however, always to be interpreted as average values. Actual values vary somewhat, depending on where the tree was grown and how it was cut (all woods are harder when cut along the grain rather than across the grain).

Dimensional stability

Dimensional stability refers to a material's capacity not to change its form and shape under varying conditions (temperature, environmental factors,...) or only to change insignificantly.

DIN 18356 "Parquet works"

German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB) - Part C: General Technical Specifications for Building Works (ATV) - Parquet works

Formaldehyde

Is a colourless, pungent gas. Today, it is mainly used in adhesives, binding agents and preservatives or in bottled disinfectants.

Hemicellulose

Hemicellulose is a substance found in the cellwall of plant cells. It provides the plant (mostly in conjunction with cellulose) with support and a 'skeleton'.

Institut für Baubiologie Rosenheim (IBR)

tilo parquet floors carry the quality seal "Recommended by the IBR", because they are characterised by being environmentally sound and their use is harmless to human health.

The quality seal demonstrates that during the manufacture and use of the product, environmental considerations and criteria concerning the interior environment of the installation site are taken into account. It refers to products that offer the highest possible protection against any impairment to health and pollutants.

The necessary tests are carried out by independent institutes and laboratories. Among other things, the following are tested for: radioactivity, microbiological impact, formaldehyde, biocides, halogenated pesticides, heavy metals, fine particle emissions, electrostatic behaviour, electrical and magnetic fields, water vapour permeability and thermal behaviour.

Constructive wood preservation

The term constructive wood preservation refers to the use of constructive and design measures to prevent damage caused by weathering as far as possible. 

The main aim is to prevent conditions arising in installed wood that allow pests to develop. By installing dry wood, channelling away rain water, sufficient ventilation, protection against increaing moisture levels and avoiding contact surfaces in which damp can build up, the incidence of mould can largely be prevented.

Cork

Is the cell layer between the outer skin and bark - the term is particular used to refer to the material of the cork oak. Cork is water-repelling, flexible and not flammable.

tilo offers this material as cork engineered parquet.

Linoleum

Is a material made from linseed oil, natural resins, cork, wood flour, pigments and dyes on a base fabric made from jute. The term is composed from the Latin terms linum (flax) and oleum (oil).

tilo offers linoleum in the form of linoleum engineered floors.

Nanotechnology

The term nanotechnology refers to a technological development at atomic and molecular level. In simple terms, it involves the production and processing of tiny particles. The size of the particles is between one and one hundred nanometres, where one nanometre is equivalent to one millionth of a metre. The aim of this technology is to create and use structures, equipment and systems that have new properties and functions due to their small size.

NATwood

The NATwood process comprises 3 key stages – heating, loading and cooling. Similar to the thermo process the wood is heated. At the same time natural substances are pressed into the wood under great pressure (= loading). This lines the hollow spaces in the wood and covers the cellwalls with a protective coating. The wood is then cooled in a cooling chamber in a process that lasts approximately 40 minutes.

This NATwood process makes the wood up to 60% harder. Swelling and shrinkage  is also reduced by up to 50%. The fading of the dark thermo colours is delayed considerably thanks to the resin mixture inserted into the wood. The NATwood thermo wood produced in this way is far superior to wood in its natural state in terms of its properties (hardness, swelling and shrinkage).
NATwood thermo wood is therefore the ideal material to be used in damp areas, spa areas and outdoor areas.

Parquet

Parquet is  type of flooring made from wood. A large-sized wooden floor made from long boards (such as tilo Skyline boards) is known as wooden flooring. Parquet is regarded as a high-quality flooring. As wood is a hygroscopic material, a parquet floor serves to regulate the interior climate. Thanks to its closed surfaces it is very hygienic.

Pesticides

The term pesticide originates from the Latin words pestis = pestilence and caedere = to kill and is borrowed from English. The term refers to chemical substances that kill or drive away disagreeable or harmful creatures or prevent them germinating, growing or reproducing.

The term pesticide is ambiguous and is often used unclearly. The term "plant protecting product" in the area of plant protection is clearer as is the term "biocide" in the area of pest control.

Manufacturers and users prefer the term plant protecting product, while critics often talk of pesticides.

Between flooring joints

The term between flooring joints often refers to a subconstruction made of wood. Such a subconstruction is mostly used in terrace areas (wooden planks), when installing flooring, fitting walls or constructing roofs to compensate for unevenness in the subfloor or to create background ventilation.

Swelling

Wood is a hygroscopic material i.e. wood can absorb and release water. As a result of this property, there is a correlation between the moisture in the ambient air (interior air) and the wood moisture - known as wood moisture balance.

Immediately after a tree has been felled, the hollow spaces in the cells (free water) and cellwalls (bound water) are completely filled with water. When the tree is dried out, the free water is released first. If the hollow spaces in the cells are free of water by the cellwalls are still filled with water, this is known as the fibre saturation point.

If the drying process continues, the bound water is realeased, making the cellwalls thinner and causing the wood to shrink.

If the dried wood absorbs moisture from the ambient air, this is known as swelling.

Interior climate

Humidity of between 40% und 60% makes for the best interior climate. This is not just good for your health and wellbeing, but also ideal for tilo floors. During the heating season in winter, the humidity level is often much lower. As a result, shrinkage tears can occur. Avoid air that is too dry by using humidifiers and having indoor plants.

Resources

A resource is something used to carry out an action or complete a procedure. A resource can be a tangible or intangible item. In most cases equipment, money, land, raw materials, energy, people and (working) time are regarded as resources.

Rift cut

Cut goods are, among other things, differeniated according to their annual rings.
A rift cut (mirror cut) means that predominantly standing annual rings are present i.e. annual rings appear on the wide side of a board as fine parallel lines.

Wood cut in this way has greater dimensional stabiilty than wood with lying annual rings. In practice, not only standing and lying annual rings exist, but also diagonal, which are known as half-rift. This type of cut also has acceptable dimensional stability.

Floating installation

If floors are exposed to higher demands, where underfloor heating is used, in the event of large-scale installations and long-term installation we recommend additional glueing of the upper edge inside the groove-shaped slot.

Glueing along the long side is also possible. Always lay PE film under tilo natural floors which is at least 0.2mm thick, a steam brake and resistent to rotting. This film serves to protect against damp and above all creates a gliding layer to allow the floor to float unimpeded.

Shrinkage

Wood is a hygroscopic material i.e. wood can absorb and release water. As a result of this property, there is a correlation between the moisture in the ambient air (interior air) and the wood moisture - known as wood moisture balance.

Immediately after a tree has been felled, the hollow spaces in the cells (free water) and cellwalls (bound water) are completely filled with water. When the tree is dried out, the free water is released first. If the hollow spaces in the cells are free of water by the cellwalls are still filled with water, this is known as the fibre saturation point.

If the drying process continues, the bound water is realeased, making the cellwalls thinner and causing the wood to shrink.

If the dried wood absorbs moisture from the ambient air, this is known as swelling.

Heavy metals

The term heavy metals refers to a particular group of metals. Among the general public, all materials refered to as "heavy metals" are often regarded as toxic substances.

This use of the term is particularly problematic, as many of the elements included in the group are essential to humans.

In engineering, high-density alloys are also included in the term heavy metals.

The "heavy metals" normally include the precious metals plus bismuth, iron, copper, lead, zinc, tin, nickel, cadmium, chromium and uranium.

The decomposition of "heavy metals" is often associated with high levels of soil pollution.

SNP

Mag.arch. Christian Neureiter and Mag.arch. Bernhard Schrattenecker are agreed: "Shopping is an experience. Customers, in particular female ones, want all of their senses to be appealed to and to choose the basis of living in a discerning, high quality environment. The tilo natural floor studio will satisfy these demands, providing both male and female customers with a functional tool at the same time."

In developing the tilo natural floor studio the key success factors of leading tilo customers have been brought together. In addition, the team of architects at SNP surveyed many successful studio partners and the results were also incorporated into the concept for the natural floor studio. The success is evident: already more than 150 partners have been working with the studio for 3 years - and new partners are joining each month from across Europe.

Damp traps

The term damp trap refers to the appearance of damp and moisture in places in the case of subconstructions, planking etc. where water is unable to run off or drain away into the subsoil.

Damp traps should be prevented as far as possible using constructive wood preservation, good ventilation and by channelling away rain water!

Symbiosis

Symbiosis describes a situation where different creatures live together for mutual benefit. In this respect, the two creatures involved in the symbiosis benefit from and support each other biologically.

Thermo treatment

During thermo treatment, wood is exposed to temperatures up to 250°C for an extended period of time (24 - 48 hours). During such treatment, the hemicellulose in the wood is partially broken down and also caramelised. This robs microorganisms of their nutrient medium and, after treatment, water can only be absorbed to a limited degree.

This means that the wood is considerably more resistant to mould and wood pests (strenght class 1 for oak) and is more dimensionally stable. As a "sode-effect" the wood takes on a darker colour, to a greater or lesser extent depending of the degree of treatment (from reddish brown to black). However, the dark colour fades over time with exposure to UV rays.

Tropical timber

The term tropical timber is defined by the origin of the timber and does not therefore relate to the plant type. The term usually refers to the heartwood of tropical hardwood trees.

Tropical woods generally contain a characteristic arrangement of pores and of the parenchyma which is specific to the variety. Many tropical woods are characterised by advantageous mechanical properties as a result of their so-called interlocking grain and their higher strength due to a very high core material content.

Twist MAXX

Twist MAXX is the next generation up from the Twist^plus sealant. The formaldehyde and solvent-free sealant is a completely new, revolutionary varnish system which has been developed on the basis of premium quality raw materials and the use of nanotechnology.

These two factors give Twist MAXX varnish a much higher resistance to abrasion than previously, thus providing optimum protection against mechanical damage such as scrapes and wear. Despite having been proven in a test environment, ceramic ingredients have been less effective in practical everyday use and have therefore been avoided here.

Floors varnished with Twist MAXX are suitable for chair castors, resistant to dirt and easy to clean. This means your tilo natural floor will be able to cope with the highest demands placed on it, opening up new applications for tilo wood and cork floors.

TR = Thermal Resistance

The thermal resistance value of a component (combination) or material indicates its insulating capacity. The basis of the thermal conductivity value l (DIN EN 12524) whereby thickness is taken into account.

Floors made from wood, wooden materials, cork and linoleum are ideal for wellbeing and the physics of construction. Firstly, they have a certain thermal resistance, which has a positive impact on the temperature cycling on the surface and secondly this is not so high that disadvantages are expected where a heating screed is used.