Martin Adams of Oxford Planters says: “The type of look we are creating is that of an aged and antiqued, weathered, stressed effect which has become very fashionable of late and is also helping us create a new indoor market for our planters too. The amazing benefits of AccoyaTM are that because of the durability of the wood we are able to apply a better paint finish which means the paint applied remains stable and lasts far longer, particularly in outside environments”. Research has shown that the painted AccoyaTM planters should last for up to twelve years before needing repainting. Existing products currently need to be retouched every two to three years.
Life expectancy is critical to any building product. It affects the whole life cost and sustainability. Of equal importance is the products response to less than ideal conditions. For example; after damage to a coating.
A Timber Product’s life expectancy is determined with reference to standards EN350 and BS8417. The period is highly dependant on timber Durability Class and natural variation of this Durability. AccoyaTM has been proven in a wide range of severe field exposures and lab tests to achieve the highest Durability (Class 1) with no variation below this level.
Durability Class 1 equates to a minimum service life of 60 years for windows, doors, cladding and any other exterior, above ground application. AccoyaTM products will provide excellent service throughout the standard 60 Year Building Design Life and beyond. |
