LAS VEGAS - Woodworking Network is partnering with Accoya, manufacturer of a specialty lumber processed using the acetylation method, for a Live Stream "Ask the Expert" event on July 20, about the unique wood, and a newly launched MDF panel product based on the same technology, called Tricoya.
Warranteed for 50 years, Tricoya MDF is made from wood fibers that have been treated with an acetylation process similar to Accoya. During the Live Stream (@TTLTRICOYA #Tricoyaexpert), woodworkers anywhere in the country, as well as those in attendance at AWFS Fair 2017, will be able to learn and submit questions about this new Tricoya panel material.
Tricoya can be used in the manufacturing of external use panel products, as well as cabinetry and components exposed to moisture, such as locker rooms, outdoor kitchens, poolside projects, etc. opening up new markets. The application of acetylation technology to wood ingredients for use in wood composite end products is said to give Tricoya panels the stability and durability of non-wood materials with all the advantages of wood-composite panels: sustainability, versatility, light weight, along with ease of use in installation, coating and forming. Tricoya panels broad applications can stimulate architects and builders, opening up new possibilities and solutions.
The special properties of Accoya have long made it a great candidate for projects exposed to weather and water - such as outdoor kitchens, stairs, as well as window frames which can be finished in natural stains or painted. Both Tricoya wood fibers and Accoya lumber are treated with a combination of chemistry and steam - steps that allow them to resist water and rot.
Woodworkers' questions about cutting, machining, and joinery with Tricoya and Accoya will be answered live at the AWFS Fair on Thursday, July 20, by Randy Clark, Accoya's expert on the new material, Tricoya, as well as Gary Zaccia from Architectural Door Corp. and a Tricoya user, will be joining Randy to talk about his use of Tricoya with me, Bill Esler, fielding questions and moderating the discussion. Online questions will be drawn from #Tricoyaexpert and @TTLTRICOYA.
The “Ask the Expert” event at AWFS Fair 2017 takes place from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m July 20 at Accoya's booth #7380 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors can ask questions in person, or submit them via Twitter to Randy Clark. He will also explain how the process by which the MDF is treated affects Tricoya's performance.
At Accoya's Ask the Expert event, woodworkers can learn about machining properties and the science behind acetylated wood products.
Each customer that attends will have their badge scanned and will be given a sample of Accoya. On the bottom of the sample, there will be a raffle ticket, and the second half of the ticket goes in a bowl. At the end of the Q&A, a winner will be chosen and will receive a $500 VISA gift card.
Tricoya acetylation process
Accoya wood and Tricoya panel are the result of decades of research and development that has brought together a long-established, extensively proven wood modification technique and leading-edge patented technology – acetylation – to create a high-performance wood, ideal for outdoor use and challenging applications.