What is Accoya?
Accoya is a specially modified softwood that lasts for many, many years. It is the result of decades of research and development into a process called ‘acetylation’ that enables the timber to resist rot and perform exceptionally well in the elements – making it ideal for something like windows, front doors or any other external joinery.
Accoya has properties that match and exceed those of the best tropical hardwoods and other treated timbers. Not only that, Accoya is an environmentally friendly timber that is renewable and non-toxic.
Is Accoya sustainable?
When using Accoya as a building material, there is no guilt when pondering about major environmental issues like climate change. Other construction materials such as aluminium, go through manufacturing techniques that are extremely energy intensive, releasing a lot of carbon into the atmosphere.
All Accoya timber comes from sustainable forests. Find out more about Accoya as a sustainable timber from the short video below:
Using Accoya as a building material is about doing the right thing for the planet, without compromising on performance.
When do we recommend using Accoya timber?
We always recommend to our clients that Accoya be used on any external joinery. The life expectancy of this timber has a guarantee up to 50 years, which gives us and the client peace of mind for years to come. Here are some of they key points that make Accoya superior to other timber choices:
- It’s durability outperforms hardwoods such as oak
- It does not rot
- It does not shrink or swell due to the acetylation process
- Responds well to paint and stain coatings, thus lowering maintenance
- Comes from sustainable sources
- Excellent machinability allowing for simple and complex joinery
Using Accoya as a building material is about doing the right thing for the planet, without compromising on performance.
To learn more about Accoya, visit their website here: www.accoya.com.
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