You may have seen the Accoya Adverts on TV recently and wondered... What is Accoya Wood?
Accoya is a revolutionary type of timber that has taken the construction and design industries by storm.
How is Accoya Wood Made?
It is a specially modified wood that offers unparalleled durability, stability, and sustainability. Accoya wood starts its journey as sustainably sourced softwood, typically radiata pine, and undergoes a unique and proprietary process known as acetylation.
Through the acetylation process, Accoya wood is treated with acetic anhydride, resulting in remarkable transformations. The chemical modification alters the wood's cell structure, enhancing its properties to a remarkable degree.
The result is a wood that defies the limitations of traditional timber, making it highly resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Accoya wood is its exceptional durability. With a service life that can exceed 50 years above ground and 25 years in freshwater contact, it surpasses the lifespan of most untreated woods. This durability, combined with its improved dimensional stability, ensures that Accoya wood remains strong and intact even in challenging environmental conditions. In sheet material form it is comaparable to Marine Grade Plywood
Accoya wood's resistance to decay and fungal growth is another standout feature. Its modified cell structure makes it highly unattractive to insects, greatly reducing the risk of termite and other insect damage. This makes Accoya wood an ideal choice for outdoor applications such as decking, cladding, and windows.
In addition to its remarkable physical properties, Accoya wood is also an environmentally friendly choice. It is sourced from sustainably managed forests, utilizing fast-growing softwood species. The acetylation process itself is non-toxic and eco-friendly, using only vinegar and acetic acid, which are naturally occurring substances.
Furthermore, Accoya wood offers excellent paint and stain retention, allowing finishes to last longer and require less maintenance. This feature adds to its appeal as a versatile and aesthetically pleasing option for a wide range of applications, including interior and exterior joinery, doors, structural uses, and more.
In summary, Accoya wood is a game-changer in the world of timber. Its unique chemical modification process imparts unparalleled durability, stability, and resistance to decay and insects.
Where is Accoya made?
It is made at the factory in Arnhem, Netherlands. To learn more about the factory, here is a short video on the Accoya Production Facility
Is Accoya Wood Expensive?
Well, lets not pretend such a high quality of wood is going to be cheap. However, with it’s growing popularity and volume production, the costs in the UK now offer great value for money.
For more details or a quote on lengths or sheets of Accoya, get in touch with us at Armstrong Cheshire by phone or live chat.
With its sustainable sourcing and enhanced aesthetic appeal, Accoya wood has become the preferred choice for architects, builders, landscapers and designers seeking high-performance materials that stand the test of time. We are very pleased to be selling such a great timber product.
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Delivery is free to Mainland England and Wales. Deliveries are chargable to Scotland.
Once the order is placed, our courier will call you within 3 working days to arrange a delivery date. If you do not hear from the courier within 3 days, please get in touch with us. The majority of deliveries are made within 7 days, occasionally a little longer during peak periods.
Deliveries are made between 08:00 and 18:00 on the day, we request the driver calls you one hour before with an advised time.
Delivery is made via a kerbside tail lift lorry, we cannot deliver to sloping ground as the tail lift must be able to lay flat.
The road must be wide enough for a lorry to fit down and free from obstruction, if there are any access restrictions, please contact us.
Deliveries must be signed for, please report any damages to us within 24 hours.
We offer all bricks with a tail lift offloading service, Please familiarise yourself with the information below. Crane offloading is available as a premium service for some bricks.
FAQ
All of our C16 and C24 graded timber is regularised
Regularised timber is timber that has been processed to have a uniform shape and size. This means that the wood has been sawn and planed to remove any irregularities and ensure that each piece of wood has consistent dimensions. Regularised timber is often used in construction, particularly in the framing of buildings, as it is easier to work with and can be more efficiently installed than irregularly shaped timber.
We have one of the largest ranges of timber lengths, dimensions and grades available to buy online.
The variation you require will determine the exact lead time and delivery method.
Most orders arrive within 3-4 days, the maximum is 7 days. Please get in touch before you order if you need a specifc delivery date.
Delivery charges vary by postcode. To find out the delivery charge, add the item(s) you require to your basket and select CALCULATE SHIPPING at the bottom of the page.
Some orders are delivered on our own vehicles based in Leicestershire and Cheshire. We also use carriers including Yodel and Tuffnells. For some sizes and locations we use regional distributors.
If you'd prefer crane offloading rather than tail lift vehicle offloading for your brick order then this service is available for the majority of bricks that we sell. Charges are shown at checkout.
For deliveries of less than 6 packs then Taillift offloading is normally a more cost effective option
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Armstrong Cheshire supply the full range of Catnic Lintels. If you don't see the lintel you need on our website, choose from the Catnic Lintel Selector Brochure and give us a call 01625 322269
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