Accoya® Wood – History and Benefits
Accoya® wood is specially modified timber that has become particularly popular in the premium market. During its early development in the late 1990s and early 2000s, engineers focused on improving timber durability and dimensional stability while retaining its natural appearance and considering sustainability principles. The result was a patented, more environmentally friendly acetylation technology that changes the wood structure and delivers exceptional properties that conventional timber processing cannot achieve.
Accoya® addresses three key needs: durability for outdoor structures, dimensional stability, and natural aesthetics combined with sustainability.
Accoya® is made from Radiata pine sourced from sustainably managed forests. The timber undergoes a patented process that modifies it through to the core, helping it resist moisture, distortion and damage while preserving its natural wood fibres.
During acetylation, hydroxyl groups in the hemicelluloses are replaced with acetyl groups, reducing water uptake and improving stability. The result is timber that retains its shape and appearance for decades.
Key Properties and Benefits
Durability and longevity: Accoya® offers excellent resistance to moisture, rot, fungi and insects.
Its expected service life in outdoor structures is at least 50 years.
Dimensional stability: Structures retain their shape and functionality throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.
Sustainability: Accoya® uses timber from sustainably managed forests and a more environmentally friendly acetylation process.
Aesthetics: It preserves the natural grain and colour of wood, allowing wider boards without compromising visual quality.
Applications: Facade cladding, decking, pergolas, verandas and freestanding outdoor structures.
Low maintenance: Accoya® does not require regular painting, oiling or chemical treatment, supporting long-term durability with minimal upkeep.
Bloomcabin Greenhouses with Accoya® Design Elements
Bloomcabin offers a distinctive, brand-developed design greenhouse range with Accoya® timber elements, combining high-quality aluminium frames with natural Accoya® timber cladding. The aluminium greenhouses in this design range are available in various sizes, from 3.77 m² to 18.84 m², for keen home gardeners and professionals alike.
Bloomcabin Accoya® Fusion greenhouses pair durability, functionality and an attractive garden presence with a 12-year manufacturer warranty, subject to its terms.
Key benefits:
- Exclusive Accoya® timber design: natural charm combined with durability.
- Strong aluminium frame: lightweight, sturdy and rust-resistant.
- Toughened glass panels: 4 mm safety glass with excellent light transmission.
- Customisable colours and sizes: RAL colours and multiple sizes.
- Effective ventilation: roof windows promote airflow and help prevent condensation.
- Straightforward assembly: detailed instructions support quick installation.
- Premium quality at an affordable price: direct pricing without intermediaries.
Specifications:
- Materials: high-quality aluminium, polycarbonate or 4 mm toughened glass.
- Door options: single or double sliding doors.
- Key features: robust profiles, integrated gutter system, aluminium base.
- Manufacturer warranty: 12 years, subject to its terms.
Choose Bloomcabin Accoya® Fusion greenhouses for a sustainable, practical and attractive solution for your garden.
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