The Accoya Wood Information Guide is the most complete technical resource available for understanding how Accoya® performs and how it should be used in exterior applications. This detailed reference covers the science behind acetylated wood along with practical guidelines for builders, architects, fabricators, and millwork shops working with Accoya in the field.
Inside the guide, you’ll find a full breakdown of Accoya’s material properties, including dimensional stability, density, hardness, moisture behavior, and durability classifications. It also outlines proper transport and storage practices, explaining how Accoya’s low moisture content impacts handling and short-term site conditions. Clear guidance is provided for measuring moisture, preventing water uptake, and preparing material before machining or finishing.
For fabrication and installation, the manual includes step-by-step best practices on sawing, planing, routing, drilling, laminating, and gluing. Each adhesive category—PU, EPI, PRF, epoxy, and more—is detailed with performance expectations and recommended use cases. The guide also addresses fastener selection, metal compatibility, corrosion prevention, and how to avoid staining when mixing Accoya with pressure-treated lumber or certain hardware grades.
Weathering behavior is covered in depth, including natural greying, surface fiber development, biofilm formation, and cleaning recommendations. Builders will also find coating best practices for opaque, translucent, and non-film-forming systems, along with guidance for joinery, cladding, and decking applications.
The manual concludes with international fire classifications and considerations for building code compliance.
Download the Accoya Wood Information Guide (US PDF) below to access the full technical data, performance testing insights, and recommended installation and finishing practices. If you have questions or need help selecting the right Accoya products for your project, your TimberTown team is here to help.
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