It has the same characteristics as solid pine. It is a structural material produced by gluing together planks of wood classi ed for structural use that give high stability. It is available as a whole slat for transparent or nger-joint varnished nishes.

Hemlock is not resinous, and the colour is virtually uniform with occasional darker purple-red stripes. It has a straight grain pattern, very suitable for varnished and etched nishes. It features medium resistance to static bending and compression.

The Meranti tree reaches an imposing height and diameter. It has a wavy or spiral non-straight grain pattern with a coarse texture. Ideal for open-pore etching and varnishing. Excellent static resistance.

Accoya® wood has been thoroughly tested for dimensional stability, durability, paint retention and in-ground conditions to ensure optimal performance. Indeed, it is so reliable that for many years it has been – and continues to be – used by scientists as the benchmark against which other treatments and modifications are measured.