Accoya is the world’s leading high technology wood. It is produced from a non-toxic cellular modification process known as "Acetylation". The softwood used in this process is Radiata Pine sourced from sustainably managed forests in New Zealand.
Following acetylation, the result is a durable, stable and non-toxic material with performance characteristics better than any hardwood. Accoya holds industry leading environmental credentials (www.accoya-timspec.co.nz). Accoya is warranted for a minimum life of 50 years above ground and 25 years in-ground.
Scientific Name: Pinus radiata
Origin: New Zealand
Coating: Pre-primed clears, stained/oiled, Uncoated
(Note: Accoya® can be stained or painted black or dark colours and is still covered by the warranty).
Certifications: FSC® Certifications.
For more information, please visit www.ititimspec.co.nz
ACCOYA® WOOD
DURABILITY
* Warranty is 50 years above ground, 25 years in-ground or fresh water
* Exceeds the properties of most durable hardwoods
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
* Swelling and shrinkage is minimal
* Reduced maintenance costs
* Wide profiles are achievable
SUSTAINABILITY
* Sourced from sustainable forests in New Zealand and FSC® Certified.
* Accoya is certified by all the major sustainability programs including Cradle to Cradle™ and Declare.
* Accoya® is naturally renewable.
NON-TOXIC & RECYCLABLE
* The acetylation process is a non-toxic process, off-cuts and waste can be safely burned or disposed of as untreated timber.
* No harmful effects within habitable spaces.
* May be safely re-used, recycled and incinerated.
PERFECT FOR COATING
* Black and dark colours are possible with less maintenance.
* Improved stability means coatings last up to two times longer.
* Easier to coat, less preparation and sanding required.
* No need to apply chemical preservatives when cut or planed.
VERTICAL SHIPLAP
Vertical shiplap weatherboard cladding produces a contemporary impression with sharp straight vertical grooves creating distinctive shadow lines. Now with a cavity based solution, vertical shiplap weatherboard applications are endless, enabling design flexibility with a variety of profile thicknesses and widths available.
Timspec was established in 1990 as a wholesaler of specialty timber and was wholly New Zealand owned. In March 2019 Timspec was acquired by ITI Australia and became ITI Timspec LTD.
Today we import, export, and wholesale a huge range of timber to builders, joiners, home owners, floor layers, landscape builders and furniture manufacturers. We pride ourselves on being environmentally responsible and strive to source the most sustainable timber options available. Timber stocked includes species from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand's exotic as well as indigenous species.
The ITI Timspec team are extremely knowledgeable about the various types of timber, treatments and uses available and are happy to help you in choosing the right product for your project.