Technical
- Accoya cost versus performance
The attached chart show below shows how accoya is positioned when comparing cost versus performance. Accoya outperforms hardwoods such as Sapelle, Oak, Cedar and Siberian Larch in decay resistants tests and is very comptetively priced for this high performance timber when used for windows, doors, cladding and conservatories.
November 23, 2006
- Accoya™ timber windows, cladding and balconies are backed by a 60 year, low maintenance service life
"We consider that a window prepared from a permeable timber species that is acetylated through the cross section to 20% WPG, will show significantly improved coatings performance properties. If the window is designed and built to the principles of best practice, installed by competent contractors and linked to the Sikkens Sentinel Plus coated wood care and maintenance package it will provide a window of outstanding durability and dimensional stability that would meet a 60 year service life requirement" by Dr Ed Suttie, Director of BRE.
October 31, 2006
- Accoya™ Tried and Tested
Work on wood modified with acetic acid began in 1928, unfortunately the high cost of the process lead to extremely limited commercial production. However, work by scientists continued around the world. Their incentive was largely due to the potential offered by acetylated wood’s unmatched performance properties and sustainability credentials. A cost-effective production has been made possible due to recent advances in a patented, closed loop, chemical engineering technology used in the production process. This modified wood is now commercially available, as Accoya™.
November 1, 2006
- Accoya™ is 100% non-toxic
Research results from extensive testing proves that Accoya™ is 100% non-toxic.
October 31, 2006
- Accoya™ is more cost effective than PVC and hardwoods windows - Whole Life Costing Assessments
The whole life costing model developed by the Paint Advisory Bureau Ltd in October 2006 shows that Accoya™ is more cost effective over its life span of 60 years than its competitor products of PVC and Hardwoods.
October 31, 2006
- Accoya™- The Science behind the Acetylated Wood
In Depth report into Acetylated Wood (Accoya™) by Dr. Callum Hill FIWSc, Senior Lecturer in Renewable Materials, School of the Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wales, Bangor.
October 31, 2006
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