SN board in Accoya with black stain finish

Greenbarnes are pleased to announce that our extensive range of traditional-looking timber notice boards are now available in Accoya®, a ground-breaking new material. Accoya® is the result of more than 75 years of research and development on wood acetylation. It is a modified wood produced using a patented process that adapts sustainably grown softwoods by increasing the amount of acetyl molecules present in the wood.

Accoya® contains 20 per cent acetyl molecules, compared to the 4 per cent found in oak and 2 per cent in pine. It is an extensively researched and proven “new wood species” with performance properties that match or exceed those of the very best tropical hardwoods and can be used with absolute confidence in external applications.

Where quality, durability, dimensional stability and reliability matter, Accoya® wood is the natural choice.

Accoya® wood is made only from sustainably sourced wood, is non-toxic and, because it is so stable, is exceptionally easy to maintain, saving both environmental and financial costs. Benefits over traditional timbers include:

• Unparalleled dimensional stability – a 75% reduction in swelling/shrinking
• Reduced maintenance costs: – finishes last 3 – 4 times as long
• More durable than teak – at least 50 years lifespan above ground, 25 years in-ground
• Consistent quality – modified all the way through, not just a surface treatment
• Increased resistance to insects & rot – indigestible to insects and micro organisms
• Non-toxic – needs no on-site applications of chemical preservatives
• UV resistant – superior resistance to the effects of UV exposure
• High strength to weight ratio – stronger than but retaining the appearance of the original timber
• Green – sourced from responsibly managed sustainable forests and can be safely recycled

And the cost: All the above benefits can be enjoyed for 10% above the cost of any of our standard oak notice boards, a cost that will be quickly recouped in reduced maintenance costs. To order, or for further details, please contact us.