Does Accoya® wood have different paintability?
Yes. Due to the improved dimensional stability of Accoya® wood (significantly reduced swelling and shrinking), maintenance of the coating system can be increased to 10 to 15 years (3 to 5 years is the average for unmodified wood under normal circumstances). Close collaboration with Sikkens, part of the world’s leading paint company Akzo Nobel, has resulted in a package of guarantees for windows and doors, including 30 years in conjunction with the Sikkens Sentinel Plus Wood Maintenance Protection Programme. In addition, extensive tests have shown better coatings adhesion and reduced costs in applying coatings in a manufacturing environment. The company is working closely with other coatings manufacturers, including Teknos, Sherwin Williams and Guard Industrie, to test their systems used in conjunction with Accoya® wood.
