Accoya wood

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		Accoya wood Botanical Name: Pinus radiata Common Name(s): Origin: New Zealand
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: Longer description. Treatability: Accoya wood is already Class 1 durable (comparable or better than the durability of hardwoods such as Jarrah, Rosewood and Teak) so no further treatments are needed. Plus Accoya wood is non-toxic and doesn't leech harmful chemicals. Uses: Limitless! The acetylation process makes pine super durable, super stable and retians all the strength of pine. This makes it an excellent choice for any situation that is starting to push the boundaries of other timbers. Availability Grade: A1 grade. A European grade simlar to #1 clears but it does allow a few minor defects. Stocked: Yes Price: Supply - Resource Certification Resource Certification: FSC Certified Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Very Durable Durability (Above Ground): Very Durable Density Density Air Dried 512 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage Radial 0.4 % (Green to 12% MC) Shrinkage Tangental: 0.8 % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Extremely Stable Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) 4.1 kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: 39 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: 8.8 GPa (GN/m²) Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3)

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