1. Users of Accoya® can have absolute confidence in the wood's durability in a way that has not previously been possible. Accoya®'s durability is validated in a laboratory after the process has taken place. Using an array of sophisticated and proven analytical techniques, Accoya®'s producers ensure that every batch is of consistent quality and reaches the highest possible performance standards.
2. When Accoya® is cut or jointed there are no exposed non-acetylated surfaces in any dimension. This completely negates the need to apply additional chemical preservatives on-site, as is necessary with unmodified or envelope-treated woods.
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Dimensional stability |
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swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more |
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doors and windows open effortlessly year round |
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paints and varnishes last 3 or 4 times longer, greatly reducing maintenance costs |
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Class 1 durability |
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the most durable wood possible |
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more durable than teak |
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perfect for outdoor use |
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Mould and insect durability |
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Accoya® is indigestible to insects and micro-organisms and is therefore more durable |
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resistance to wood destroying fungi is dramatically increased |
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Accoya® is virtually rot-proof |
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Machinability |
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Accoya® is easy to machine and creates no challenges for product manufacturers and end users |
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Non-toxic |
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Accoya® is non-toxic, protecting the environment from the harmful effects of poisons leaching into the earth |
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Accoya® may be safely reused and recycled |
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Resistance to UV degradation |
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Accoya® has superior resistance to the effects of UV exposure, meaning that the wood’s natural appearance is retained for longer |
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Accoya® is the ultimate substrate |
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Naturally insulating |
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Accoya® has reduced thermal conductivity |
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Accoya® is ideal for windows and cladding, where energy conservation is important |
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Strong and beautiful as nature intended |
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the process does not compromise the wood’s strength or natural beauty; hardness is increased |
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Accoya®’s high strength to weight ratio makes it suitable for challenging external applications, such as road traffic bridges |
