Features of Accoya Wood

Dimensionally Stable
- Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more
- Doors and windows open effortlessly year round
- Reduced maintenance costs

Outstanding Durability
- Lasting 50 years above ground, 25 years in ground/freshwater Class 1 durability, surpassing even teak
- Virtually rot proof
- 70 year minimum service life stated by TRADA

Perfect for coating
- Improved stability means coatings last up to two times longer
- Easier to coat, less preparation and sanding required
Features & Benefits

naturally insulating
- Accoya Wood offers improved insulation in comparison with commonly used hardwood and softwood species
- Ideal for applications where energy conservation is important

EXCELLENT MACHINABILITY
- Easy to machine and process
- No special tools are required Offers improved insulation in comparison with commonly used hardwood and softwood species

INSECT BARRIER
- Accoya Wood is nndigestible to a wide range of insects, including termites
- Greatly reduced vulnerability

consistent quality throughout
- Consistent, measurable modification quality from surface to core
- No need to apply chemical preservatives when cut or planed

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL WOOD
- Process does not compromise the wood’s natural beauty

FROM SUSTAINABLE SOURCES
- From FSC, PEFC and other regionally certified woods
- Naturally renewable

RETAINED STRENGTH & HARDNESS
- The process does not compromise the wood’s strength
- Hardness is increased
- Accoya wood has a high strength to weight ratio makes it suitable for challenging applications

NON-TOXIC & RECYCLABLE
- Protects the environment from the harmful effects of common treatments
- May be safely reused, recycled and incinerated