Tests show Accoya outperforms top Class 1 timber species
9 June 2014Accoya, the modified wood brand manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has outperformed top Class 1 timber species in tests by the Australian Forest Research Company (AFRC).
Lab tests by ARFC trialled Accoya against five different fungi to determine the decay resistance of the product.
Accoya was found to excel against western red cedar and spotted gum, while also outperforming CCA H4 level preservative, merbau and teak in nine-year ground durability testing in New Zealand.
The modified wood also showed excellent resistance against various termite species in above-ground field tests in Australia.
"Accoya's performance against the giant northern termite, probably the world's most voracious and destructive termite, has been particularly impressive," said Jams Hague, ARFC managing director.
Further below and above-ground tests are still being carried out to confirm Accoya's official durability classification.
