Tricoya
The Revolutionary High-Performance MDF Panel
For decades, the limitations of traditional MDF panels have been clear: exposure to moisture or outdoor elements meant guaranteed failure. Standard MDF simply wasn't built to last in the challenging Australian climate.
That era is over.
Britton Timbers is proud to supply Accoya Tricoya, the breakthrough in wood-based panels. Tricoya takes all the design freedom and ease of-use of MDF and combines it with the legendary durability and stability of Accoya wood. This is an MDF panel that can be used anywhere.
Why Choose Accoya Tricoya?
Tricoya is manufactured using the same proprietary acetylation process as Accoya timber. This non-toxic process permanently modifies the wood’s structure, creating a panel with unmatched performance and stability.
Extreme Durability & Rot Resistance
Tricoya is classified as Class 1 durable (EN 350-2), making it one of the most durable wood products on earth. It is virtually rot-proof and resistant to fungal decay, even in the most challenging wet or in-ground conditions.
Unrivalled Dimensional Stability
This is where Tricoya truly shines. Swelling and shrinking are dramatically reduced, regardless of humidity or direct water exposure. This means paint finishes last longer, and complex joinery remains precise without warping or splitting.
The Ultimate 50-Year Warranty
Peace of mind is guaranteed. Accoya Tricoya comes with an incredible 50-year warranty when used above ground and a 25-year warranty for in-ground applications. It’s a promise of performance you can build on.
Complete Design Freedom
All the benefits of MDF, with none of the weaknesses. Tricoya can be machined, routed, CNC cut, and painted just like standard MDF, allowing for limitless creative and architectural possibilities.
The Ideal Solution for Australian Conditions
- External Cladding & Facades: Create stunning, stable, and durable facades that resist coastal spray, harsh sun, and heavy rain.
- Wet Internal Areas: The perfect substrate for bespoke joinery in bathrooms, laundries, and ensuites.
- Doors & Windows: Use it for stable and durable window frames, shutters, and complex exterior door designs.
- Outdoor Kitchens & Joinery: Build beautiful outdoor cabinets and furniture that won't swell or delaminate.
- Signage & Mouldings: Create intricate and long-lasting external architectural mouldings, trim, and signage.
Technical Specifications
- Durability: Class 1 (EN 350-2) – comparable to teak
- Warranty: 50 years (above ground), 25 years (in-ground/freshwater)
- Workability: Easily machined, cut, and routed with standard equipment
- Sustainability: Sourced from sustainable FSC® certified forests
- Finishing: Provides a perfect, stable substrate for paints and coatings, leading to lower maintenance.
Tricoya can be cut, coated, sanded, glued, machined and fastened the same as any other high performing wood fiberboard – allowing users all the freedom associated with MDF. The Tricoya® difference is that this can now be done for the outside and with confidence.
| THICKNESS | STOCK SIZE | SPECIAL ORDER |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 1220×2440 | N/A |
| 9mm | 1220×2440 | 3050 |
| 12mm | 1220×2440 | 3050 |
| 15mm | 1220×2440 | 3050 |
| 18mm | 1220×2440 | 3050 |
Other sizes may be produced upon request and typically associated with a minimum order quantity. Custom thicknesses between 5mm, and 18mm, can be produced for quantities of at least one container.
What is Accoya Wood?
Accoya modified wood has become the lumber industry benchmark when it comes to performance and sustainability. No other wood offers the same combination of durability, stability and versatility. Sustainably sourced, and with a low total lifetime carbon cost, Accoya actively contributes to a circular, bio-based economy and is one of the few truly sustainable building materials.
Accoya is produced in both Kingsport, USA and Arnhem, the Netherlands. In this video, we take a closer look at the groundbreaking science behind Accoya wood. Through a precise acetylation process using acetic anhydride, combined with just the right heat and pressure, we increase moisture-resistant acetyl groups and reduce the water-attracting hydroxyl groups. This unique patented technology turns fast-growing, sustainable wood into an ultra-high performance building material.
