Accoya Acetylated Wood is one building product we’re keeping an eye on this year.
Named as one of the top 10 green building products for 2017, the product is tipped to have a significant impact on the market in the coming years.
While the product is available in Australia through Brittons Timbers Australia, M&B Building Products and Matthews Timber, it has not been used to the extent we’ve seen overseas.
Accoya is an American high-performance natural wood product made from radiata pine immersed in a strong vinegar treatment that stops the wood from absorbing water, swelling or shrinking. It has been thoroughly tested for dimensional stability, durability, paint retention and in-ground conditions, and has been used by architects all over the world for a variety of applications.
Accoya is an American high-performance natural wood product made from sustainably grown Radiata Pine from New Zealand and Chile which has been modified in a process called acetylation. Acetylation increases the amount of naturally occurring acetyl molecules in timber, which improves its durability, stability, and service life.
It has been thoroughly tested for dimensional stability, durability, paint retention and in-ground conditions, and has been used by architects all over the world for a variety of applications. It is ideal for exterior applications such as windows, doors, siding, decking and outdoor furniture.