7 Common Uses Of Accoya® Timber

Accoya® wood, is one of the first natural timber that has class 1 durability and the most number of eco-labels in the world. Due to its durable characteristics, this type of timber is suitable for many kinds of outdoor timber construction. Here are the 7 common uses of Accoya® timber we will see today.

Outdoor Decking

[Accoya Decking @ Park Central DBSS in Singapore]

Weather performance, appearance and durability are the important criteria for the outdoor decking to last. Accoya® Timber has the characteristic of very high weather resistance and this is why it would be suitable for all kinds of decking in outdoor areas such as swimming pools, harbour decks and areas that are highly exposed to rain and shine.

The wood is also durable which helps to minimize the possibility of warping, splitting, twisting and swelling during expansion and contraction due to the heat.

Most decking projects we have commonly seen in Singapore today is the balcony decking (the picture above). Due to limited living spaces, the timber decking can transform your balcony corner into an exclusive, picturesque and cosy landscape. Moreover, the home owner can enjoy a product warranty of 50 years for projects above ground.

Trellises and Pergolas

[Trellis Using Accoya® in Pebbles Bay Condominium (Singapore)]

Accoya® Timber has highly improved heat insulation and hence it is a relatively better shading material for the outdoors. Not only will you obtain a piece beautiful wooden trellis and pergola, you can also help to conserve energy and keeping the living environment cooler. Recommended especially if you are looking for a cooling alfresco dining area around your home.

Wall Cladding

[Accoya® Wall Cladding in Singapore]

Accoya® Timber is highly recommended for wall cladding where minimal maintenance would be required. Consumers who appreciate the beauty of natural wood’s texture and colour can opt for Accoya® Timber as the façade of their houses/buildings as the appearance can be retained for a long period of time due to its resistance to UV discolouration even after a coating of translucent. Coatings that enhanced the outlook of the material such as paints and stains would continue to stay on the wood.

Moreover, the timber is also suitable for indoor wall cladding; thus, giving shape and a lasting design for the interiors of your property.

Fences and Gates

[Accoya® Wood Fences @ King Albert Park Singapore]

One common concerns by most home owners and builders, especially when using wood for outdoor purposes such as fences would be whether the wood can be easily attacked by termites. For Accoya® Timber, it is indigestible to a wide range of insects, including termites and fungi and hence making it highly resistant to decay and reduce its vulnerability.

Window Frames, Shutters, Louvers and Awning

[Accoya® Louvers in one of its European Projects]

Window frames and shutters have to be durable so that window frames would not swell and shutters are still able to maintain their beauty appearance after using it for a long period of time. Due to its durability and better dimensional stability against rain and shine, Accoya® also makes it a suitable material for such louvers and awning projects.

Indoor Flooring

[Accoya® Indoor Flooring @ QUEL Furniture Showroom in Malaysia]

Who says Accoya® is only meant for the outdoor? Accoya® can also be installed as your indoor flooring. In fact, some may not know that natural wood does not accumulate any dust mites and hence it can therefore makes the surrounding quality in the home much fresher and cleaner.

Ceiling and Roofing

[Accoya Roofing @ Bungalow in Mandai Estate, Singapore]

Accoya® Timber can even be used for your ceiling and roof, adding aesthetic beauty in your home interiors as well as making the room warm and cooling during cold and hot weather respectively.

In summary,

Accoya® is a kind of versatile wood that can be constructed in any forms of shapes and uses. This gives wood-loving architects and designers a bigger ground to play with, to integrate Accoya® into their design and architectural projects.

(Written by Zhiqi Ng and Edited by Jacky Tan. This blog post is contributed by Evorich Flooring Group's In-House Bloggers.)