This recent project in Malaysia features Accoya® Wood decking installed around a swimming pool, designed to withstand the tropical climate of intense sun, high humidity, and frequent water exposure.
The homeowner selected Accoya® Wood for its exceptional performance in such demanding conditions. Beyond its renowned resistance to decay, swelling, and splintering, Accoya® Wood offers a significant additional benefit – excellent thermal insulation. Unlike many conventional decking materials that become uncomfortably hot under the sun, Accoya® Wood remains noticeably cooler to the touch. This makes it safe and pleasant for barefoot enjoyment, even in the heat of the day.
The end result is a beautiful, sustainable, and low-maintenance poolside oasis with Accoya® Wood providing lasting comfort underfoot, enduring structural integrity, and timeless aesthetic – delivering a worry-free outdoor living space for years to come.
The Accoya® Wood Advantage
Accoya® Wood is a revolutionary solid wood product created through a patented acetylation process that transforms fast-growing Radiata Pine into a material with strength and durability to rival—and often exceed—traditional tropical hardwoods and carbon-intensive materials like steel, aluminum, and PVC.
Used in applications ranging from windows and doors to cladding, decking, and high-end architectural design, Accoya® Wood offers:
- Dimensional stability and durability backed by a 50-year warranty;
- Low maintenance and long coating life, reducing total lifecycle cost; and
- Superior performance in tropical climates, including high resistance to termites and splintering, and a cooler surface underfoot.