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THE ACCOYA® CLADDING THAT’S
EXCITING ARCHITECTS
As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of timber and panel products,
James Latham has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, a new range
of charred Accoya® cladding.
James Latham has been a leading distributor of Accoya wood in the UK for
more than six years and has seen its popularity grow significantly, to the point
where it is now becoming the material of choice for exterior applications as
it can be used for virtually anything, from windows to doors, decking to clad-
ding and siding.
This latest innovative use of Accoya - developed by Exterior Solutions Limited
- pays homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “Shou-Sugi-Ban” in
which timber is burned to provide a beautiful, distinctive, unique and long
lasting wood cladding and it has already made a big impact with architects.
Richard Mosson, Group Cladding and Decking Manager, James Latham, ex-
plained, “The reaction so far from the market and our customers who have
seen Shou-Sugi-Ban is astonishing, it really does have the wow factor and the
enquiries we are receiving are growing by the day.
“And because it has been developed using the most durable and stable tim-
ber available and has the credibility of a product that is the result of decades
of research and development which brought together a long-established,
extensively proven wood modification technique and leading-edge patented
technology, I have no doubt in my mind that it will be a big success for us.”
Richard continued, “Charred timber cladding is becoming increasingly popu-
lar in the specification market and this is a modern application of the ancient
Japanese art of burning timber to provide a beautiful and long lasting wood
cladding. Traditional techniques are used to give uniqueness to each indi-
vidual project and there are lots of finishes and textures available for both
interior and exterior projects - from the traditional, highly charred, heavily
textured looking cladding to the sleek and contemporary finish.”
Shou-Sugi-Ban Accoya Cladding is available across Lathams nation wide net-
work of depots in finished dimensions of 19mm x 145mm (planed tongue and
groove profile) and in three charring styles - Shosai, Shizen and Tenki. Other
section sizes and profiles are available on request.
For more information on Latham’s full range of materials:
phone 0116 257 3415,
e-mail [email protected]
visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk
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