What is Accoya Wood?

Accoya® turns everything you know about wood on its head.  A revolutionary scientific process called acetylation modifies radiata pine wood to give it properties above and beyond the very best hardwoods.

Performance

Accoya brings unprecedented reliability for timber; it is incredibly stable and so won’t visibly shrink, swell or distort. Highly durable, it withstands the test of any climate. And what’s more, it stays that way – a 50 year above ground, and 25 year below ground and freshwater warranty are testament to the fact that you can expect to enjoy your Accoya wood for many decades to come.

Finish

Providing the ultimate consistency and quality, finish is a key reason that so many architects and manufacturers love working with Accoya. Coatings look brilliant and last longer, and generally require less maintenance which saves time and money in the long-term. Accoya also offers huge design freedom, with the ability to create a multitude of textural finishes such as smooth, charred and brushed.  Accoya machines beautifully and easily to offer bespoke size and finish options for endless creativity.

Sustainability

From source to production and through to end of life, the sustainability of Accoya shines through. It is Cradle to Cradle Gold® certified and the only construction material in the world to achieve C2C Platinum® certification for Material Health. Accoya is FSC® certified to guarantee it has been sourced from responsibly managed forests. With a low carbon footprint, you can help combat carbon emissions for a healthier world. It’s also non-toxic, so safe for people and pets as well as the planet.

A highly durable and stable material, Accoya is the perfect choice for cladding where consistency of appearance is desired.

• Wide boards available for design flexibility
• Accoya cladding is available in a range of profiles, precision-machined in the UK by Premier Forest: shiplap, shadow-gap, T&G V-joint (matchboard), featheredge and screen
• Our in-house machining facility can produce a specific, bespoke profile to meet your individual project requirements
• Class 1 ‘Very Durable’ material
• Maintains original form and shape: Accoya’s stability means you’ll spend less time achieving a quality finish and encountering problems at installation and in service
• Consistent finish
• Moisture content of <4% makes Accoya particularly resistant to rot and decay
• Density is 510 kg/m3
• 60 years expected service life, out of ground contact, with a 50 year guarantee
• Responsibly sourced: FSC® certified
• Wide range of texturing options through sawing, brushing, charring or even a combination
• Its stability means black coatings are achievable with Accoya
• Fire treatment to European Class B available
• Factory applied coatings available, for example paints and stains, to achieve different looks and enhanced performance

Always seek advice about treatment and after-care to preserve the aesthetics and style you want for your cladding in the longer-term.