Accoya® - Modified Timber

Accoya® is a naturally modified wood, manufactured using a non-toxic treatment and timber sourced from sustainable forests. The resulting product has properties that match those of the best tropical hardwoods, providing a warranty of up to 50 years.

For further information on Accoya® and to download our current literature, please visit: www.lathamtimber.co.uk/accoya
 


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Product information

Uses
  • All exterior applications including windows,
  • Doors
  • Decking 
  • Cladding
  • Accoya®  wood's high strength to weight ratio also makes it suitable for challenging external applications, such as road traffic bridges.

 

Specification

Specification:

Sawn A1
25 x 100mm        25 x 125mm
25 x 150mm        25 x 200mm
25 x 250mm        32 x 150mm
38 x 150mm        38 x 200mm
50 x 100mm        50 x125mm
50 x 150mm        50 x 200mm
63 x 100mm        63 x 125mm
63 x 150mm        75 x 100mm
75 x 125mm        75 x 150mm
75 x 200mm        100 x 100mm
100 x 150mm

Sawn A1/Lam
63 x 200mm

Sawn A2
63 x 100mm        63 x 125mm
63 x 150mm        63 x 200mm
75 x 100mm        75 x 125mm
75 x 150mm        75 x 200mm

Finger Jointed Accoya
63 x 63 (62 x 63)
63 x 75 (62 x 75)
63 x 100 (61 x 98)
63 x 125 (61 x 125)
63 x 150 (61 x 150)
63 x 200 (61 x 200)
75 x 75 (74 x 75)
75 x 100 (72 x 98)
75 x 125 (72 x 125)
75 x 150 (72 x 150)
75 x 200 (72 x 200)

Lengths available 4.2/4.8/6.0

Technical Information

Dimensional stability:

  • Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more
  • Doors and windows open effortlessly year round
  • Paints and varnishes last 3 or 4 times longer, greatly reducing maintenance costs
     

Outstanding Durability:

  • Lasting 50 years above ground, 25 years in ground/freshwater
  • Class 1 durability, surpassing even teak
  • Virtually rot proof
     

Insect Barrier:

  • Indigestible to a wide range of insects, including termites
  • Greatly reduced vulnerability
     

Excellent Machinability:

  • Easy to machine and process
  • No special tools are required
     

Non-toxic & Recyclable:

  • Protects the environment from the harmful effects of common treatments
  • May be safely reused and recycled
     

UV Resistant:

  • Superior resistance to UV degradation when translucent coated
  • Natural appearance lasts longer
  • The ultimate substrate and coating life is increased
     

Naturally Insulating:

  • Offers improved insulation in comparison with commonly used wood species
  • Ideal for applications where energy conservation is important
     

Naturally Beautiful Wood:

  •   Process does not compromise the wood's natural beauty
     

Consistent Quality Throughout:

  • Consistent, measurable modification quality from surface to core
  • No need to apply chemical preservatives when cut or planed
     

Retained Strength & Hardness:

  • The process does not compromise the wood's strength
  • Hardness is increased
  • High Strength to weight ratio make it suitable for challenging applications
     

Perfect for Coating:

  • Improved stability means coatings last 3 to 4 times longer
  • Easier to coat, less preparation and sanding required
     

From Sustainable Sources:

  • Including FSC, PEFC and other regionally certified woods
  • Naturally renewable
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