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Sustainable High Performance Wood

KEY FEATURES OF ACCOYA WOOD


DIMENSIONALLY STABLE

  • Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more
  • Doors and windows open effortlessly year round
  • Reduced maintenance cost


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 require

FEATURES AND BENEFITS


NATURALLY INSULATING

  • 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


INSECT BARRIER

  • Indigestible to a wide range of insects, including termites
  • Greatly reduced vulnerability


CONSISTANT QUALITY THROUGHOUT

  • Consistent, measurable modification quality from surface to core
  • No need to apply chemical preservatives when cut or plane

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
  • 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


BAREFOOT FRIENDLY

  • Ideal for all decking situations in extreme temperatures
  • Low thermal gain
  • Splinters are much less than other wood species when used for decking

 

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