Accoya

High Performance Wood

Accoya is a high-performance, sustainable wood product made from Radiata Pine through a cutting-edge acetylation process. This modification enhances the wood’s natural properties by increasing moisture-resistant acetyl groups, resulting in significantly improved dimensional stability and biological durability. Unlike traditional timber, Accoya is highly resistant to swelling, shrinking, rot, and insect attack, making it ideal for a variety of outdoor and indoor applications. Its exceptional performance rivals that of man-made, resource-intensive materials while boasting unmatched sustainability credentials, including a non-toxic production process and sourcing from responsibly managed forests.

 

By choosing Accoya, architects, builders, and homeowners gain access to a durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly material that supports sustainable construction and minimizes carbon impact, offering a smarter, greener alternative for modern building projects.

Performance

Low Maintenance, Stability, Durability

Accoya wood delivers unmatched performance for exterior applications, making it the ideal choice for rainscreen siding. With durability that rivals the finest tropical hardwoods, Accoya offers exceptional stability and weather resistance, ensuring minimal maintenance and long-lasting performance. Its superior dimensional stability means reduced risk of warping or distortion, even with wide boards, providing architects and designers with greater flexibility and precision.

 

As a highly sustainable material, Accoya boasts industry-leading environmental credentials while offering resistance to rot, insects, and harsh weather conditions. Whether left to weather naturally or coated for a specific aesthetic, Accoya’s stability ensures coatings last longer with less upkeep. This combination of durability, sustainability, and design versatility makes Accoya the ultimate solution for high-performance, low-maintenance exterior woodwork.

Finish

Aesthetic Flexibility

That delivers your aesthetic vision

Accoya wood offers exceptional versatility and performance when it comes to finishes, making it the ultimate choice for achieving a variety of aesthetic goals. Whether left untreated to weather naturally or coated to align with a specific design vision, Accoya provides a stable and reliable substrate. Its superior dimensional stability ensures coatings adhere better, last longer, and resist peeling, flaking, or cracking, even under extreme conditions.

 

Independent exposure trials have demonstrated that Accoya outperforms other wood species by maintaining a smooth, flat surface with minimal checking, fissuring, or grain raising. Coated or uncoated, Accoya delivers unmatched durability and finish performance, giving architects and designers complete freedom to achieve long-lasting beauty without compromising on quality.

Sustainability

Environmentally Responsible, Non-Toxic,

FSC Certified

Accoya wood is a leader in sustainability, offering an environmentally responsible solution without compromising performance or aesthetics. Sourced from fast-growing, responsibly managed forests, Accoya is certified by FSC® and other leading sustainability standards. Its unique acetylation process enhances durability and stability without the use of harmful chemicals, ensuring it is non-toxic and safe for people, pets, and the environment.

 

With a lifespan far exceeding that of traditional timbers, Accoya reduces the need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste and the environmental impact over time. Additionally, Accoya is fully recyclable and carbon neutral throughout its life cycle, making it the ideal choice for eco-conscious architects, builders, and homeowners seeking a sustainable, long-lasting wood solution.

Accoya Color Grey

Color through the core,

Low maintenance

Accoya Color Grey offers the perfect combination of beauty, durability, and low maintenance for exterior siding. This ultra-high-performance wood is colored through to the core, ensuring a consistent, premium grey tone that won’t fade or wear unevenly over time. Unlike traditional wood siding, Accoya Color Grey requires no additional coatings, saving homeowners time and money on maintenance.

 

Its exceptional stability and resistance to the elements mean the siding will withstand years of outdoor exposure while maintaining its fresh, modern appearance. With only seasonal cleaning required, Accoya Color Grey delivers long-lasting performance and timeless style, making it the ideal choice for homeowners and designers seeking both aesthetics and reliability.

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