Accoya® wood > Accoya® Wood
The Accoya® Wood production technology is based upon wood acetylation, a process that has been studied by wood scientists around the world for almost 80 years. Acetylation changes the molecular structure of the source wood to effectively create.
a “new wood species” with properties that at least match those of the best tropical hardwoods.
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Natural beauty |
| § Retained natural beauty and strength |
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Environmentally compatible |
| § 100% recyclable § Naturally renewable |
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Consistent supply |
| § Consistent supply from well managed sources § All FSC certified to meet environmental requirements |
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Class 1 durability |
| ▪ the most durable wood possible. ▪ weather resistant & perfect for outdoor use . |
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Dimensional stability |
| ▪ swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more. ▪ doors and windows open effortlessly year round. ▪ coatings last 3 or 4 times longer, greatly reducing maintenance costs. |
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Non-toxic |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood is non-toxic, protecting the environment from the harmful effects of poisons leaching into the earth. ▪ Accoya® Wood may be safely reused and recycled. |
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Consistent, reliable quality |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood is modified all the way through to the core , not just at the surface layer. ▪ Laboratory validation after the process has taken place ensures that every batch is of consistent quality and reaches the highest possible standards. |
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Improved fungi and insect resistance |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood is indigestible to insects and micro-organisms and is therefore more resistant to decay. ▪ Resistance to wood destroying fungi is dramatically increased Accoya® Wood is virtually rot-proof . |
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Superior resistance to UV degradation |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood has superior resistance to the effects of UV exposure when translucent coated, meaning that the wood’s natural appearance is retained for longer. ▪ Accoya® Wood is especially suited to outdoor applications. |
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Extensively tested, long lasting |
| ▪ guaranteed for 50 years above ground (classes 1,2,5/EN351-1) ▪ guaranteed for 25 years in ground (class 4/EN351-1) |
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Machinability |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood is easy to machine and creates no challenges for product manufacturers and end users. |
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Improved thermal insulation |
| ▪ Accoya® Wood has reduced thermal conductivity, offering superior heat insulation and conserving energy. ▪ Accoya® Wood is ideal for windows, doors and cladding, where energy conservation is important. |
