10th August 2011
Accoya® is the worlds leading high technology wood, it is a solid wood sourced from
sustainable and fast growing forests. Once engineered, it matches or exceeds the durability, stability and aesthetics of the very best tropical hardwoods. Spanning eight decades of extensive research and thorough testing on areas such as dimensional stability, durability, UV resistance, paint retention and in-ground conditions the Accoya® wood is now a cut above the rest ensuring optimal performance for all of its uses.
At
in.it.studios, the materials for our
garden rooms,
homes and
granny annexes are all also carefully selected not just for their appearance but also for their durability and natural qualities. For this reason we have decided to use Accoya® for all of our decking and underside of our cantilevered overhangs, the garden studio above is a good example of this. The Accoya’s ® unrivalled durability and longevity ensures the decking will not deteriorate in the harshest of weathers conditions and is manufactured to last as long as the studio itself.
Here are some of the stand-out properties of Accoya®, reinforcing why it is a great choice of material for our garden rooms:
Dimensional Stability – Swelling and Shrinkage is reduced by 75% or more, and paint and varnish lasts 3 or 4 times longer, reducing maintenance costs.
Class 1 Durability – The most durable wood possible, more durable than teak and the world other leading woods making it perfect for the exterior for our studios.
Long Lasting – Lasting at least 50 years above ground and 25 years in the ground.
Rot & Insect Barriers – Accoya wood is indigestible to insects and microorganisms, and therefore to decay.
Naturally Beautiful Wood – The engineering process does not compromise the woods natural beauty.
Naturally Insulating – Accoya® wood is ideal for applications where energy conservation is important.
Sustainably Sourced – From accredited schemes such as FSC and PEFC, it is also naturally renewable.
Retained Strength & Hardness – It has a high strength to weight ratio, making it suitable for our decking and exterior surfaces.
100% Recyclable – Accoya® wood is fully reusable and recycle.
Consistent Supply – Produced from abundantly available, fast-growing sources.
For more information on Accoya®, its manufacturing process, performance tests and the technology behind it visit the Accoya® website.
source - www.accoya.com