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Medite ® Tricoya ® Extreme was used to create this fantastic ' Buzzbench ' which was used as a biotape for bees .
With a 50-year guarantee , Accoya ® wood is perfect for exterior projects where dimensional stability and durability are key factors such as decking .
Accoya ® wood ’ s low maintenance requirements mean it can be used for numerous exterior applications
OUTSTANDING DURABILITY FROM LATHAMS
The UK ’ s largest independent timber and panel products distributor , James Latham , now offers the next generation of timber and panel products through all nine of its nationwide panel depots with both Accoya ® and Medite ® Tricoya ® Extreme .
Accoya ®
Sourced from fast growing sustainable forests , Accoya ® wood , which spans eight decades of research , is a certified softwood which uses Accsys ’ proprietary wood acetylation technology to deliver exceptionally high levels of performance , stability and durability .
Boasting a 50-year guarantee for exterior use and 25-years when used in the ground , Accoya ® wood offers all kinds of new possibilities and solutions for outdoor projects which may involve challenging and demanding applications .
It can be used for virtually any joinery project and is a perfect solution for exterior cladding , siding and façades where aesthetics , less frequent maintenance , dimensional stability , durability and insulation value are key factors .
Plus , for window frames , Accoya ® wood is the material of choice . Not only does it have extremely low thermal conductivity but it matches or exceeds the durability and dimensionally stability of the best tropical hardwoods .
It can be opaque coated or , for those wishing to enjoy the natural look of wood , translucent coated . Accoya ® wood ’ s low maintenance requirements add to its cost effectiveness and environmental credentials .
Medite ® Tricoya ® Extreme
This panel exhibits outstanding durability and dimensional stability , allowing it to be used in applications once limited to products such as concrete , plastics or metals .
With the added benefits of light weight , sustainable raw materials and a guarantee of up to 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground , Medite ® Tricoya ® Extreme provides architects , specifiers and designers with an entirely new construction material , allowing greater design flexibility and endless opportunities for creativity .
The combination of acetylated wood fibre with the manufacturing technology of Medite MDF means it can be used in situations and applications where normal MDF panels cannot .
However , it maintains all the design , fixing and machining flexibility of medium density fibreboards .
Using sustainably sourced FSC ® timber , Medite ® Tricoya ® Extreme is made using a high-performance resin which has zero added formaldehyde in its formulation , ensuring the product is also suitable for environmentally sensitive areas .
James Latham ’ s Technical Timber Sales Development Manager , Justin Hayward explained , “ These products offer ground breaking levels of performance in both stability and durability as well as outstanding environmental standards and they are fast becoming recognised by architects , joiners , specifiers and the construction industry as the materials of choice for exterior applications . “
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