Specialist Timber
MHS offers a range of Specialist Timber to customers looking for particular specialist projects. Read below to help you find the right solution for your requirements.
Specialist Timber: Softwood
Softwood timbers are obtained from conifers & trees with needle type leaves and cones. Softwoods are the most commonly used timber due to the good value, availability and mostly from sustainably managed forests. They are less dense and easier to work with than most hardwoods. Of the many species of softwoods around 50 are used commercially, with the most common being European Redwood and European Whitewood (pine and spruce). Most softwood used in the UK comes from Europe and Russia.
Accoya – NEW PRODUCT
Accoya brings unprecedented reliability for timber; it is checked and trusted not to visibly swell, shrink or distort, with minimal movement. Highly durable, it withstands the test of any climate. And what’s more, it stays that way – a 50 year above ground, and 25 year below ground and freshwater warranty are testament to the fact that you can expect to enjoy your Accoya wood for many decades to come. There are no disadvantages to choosing Accoya.
A stunning high performance thermally modified timber, with a 15 year warranty and class 1 durability, this product can be used in both joinery and external applications due to it’s durable nature.
This is a timber of good strength and durability and is available in merchantable and clear grades. Large sections lend themselves to heavy constructional use, while smaller kiln dried, clear sections work well in both internal and external joinery applications.
A very durable timber with character which lend itself well for use in a number of external applications such as exterior cladding, greenhouse and conservatory manufacturing.
Pitch Pine is a strong and durable timber used for ship building, decorative beams and heavy constructional work
Specialist Timber: Hardwood
Hardwoods are mainly broadleaf, deciduous trees, shedding their leaves in winter, although some hardwoods are evergreen.The majority of hardwoods are deeper in colour and have a higher density than softwood, due to their cellular structure.
Fused Bamboo is the latest addition in our Specialist Timber range. A superior natural solution with exceptional specifications. Available as both Cladding and Decking. We offer this in a Cognac and Espresso Colour.
See our Case Study on Bamboo Decking and Cladding.
Ekki continues to be popular as a specialist timber. Its appearance, durability and resistance to decay make it a popular species for a number of specialist construction uses.
One of the strongest timbers commercially available today, in both large sections and long lengths. Greenheart is a very durable timber for use in a variety of constructional situations including both marine and heavy civil engineering projects.
A yellowish-brown hardwood grown in West Africa. Extremely strong, durable and resistant to decay. Opepe is widely used in heavy construction applications and in marine and jetty work.
available at M.H. Southern
Performance
Accoya brings unprecedented reliability for timber; it is checked and trusted not to visibly swell, shrink or distort, with minimal movement. Highly durable, it withstands the test of any climate. And what’s more, it stays that way – a 50 year above ground, and 25 year below ground and freshwater warranty are testament to the fact that you can expect to enjoy your Accoya wood for many decades to come. There are no disadvantages to choosing Accoya.
Sustainability
Accoya is the truly sustainable choice that helps you meet global challenges like climate change. From source to production and through to end of life, sustainability shines through. Accredited by the FSC® and Cradle to Cradle Gold certified®, it is the only construction material in the world to achieve C2C Platinum certification™ for Material Health. With a low carbon footprint, you can help combat carbon emissions for a healthier world. It’s also non toxic, so safe for people and pets as well as the planet.
Unrivalled Benefits
- Accoya is super reliable
- Warranted for 50 years above ground
- Warranted 25 years in ground and/or freshwater
- Tested and trusted not to visibly swell, shrink or distort, with minimal actual movement.
- Withstands the test of time in all climates.
- You can expect to enjoy your Accoya wood for many decades to come with a 70 year minimum service life stated by timber trade body TRADA.
- Insect Resistant
- The ideal choice for even extreme climates.
- Accoya’s stability ensures there will be far less risk of problems arising at installation, or in the future.
- Accoya, is regular wood and just like any other wood it will weather naturally.
- Coatings look brilliant and last longer on Accoya wood.
- Easy and hassle-free care saves time and money for the long-term.
- You can achieve the look you want with a wide range of textural finishes such as smooth, brushed and charred.
- Feel good knowing that at every single stage of its life, Accoya has minimal environmental impact.
- Accoya comes from fast-growing sustainable forests, helping to meet the global challenge of climate change.
- You’re not contributing to landfill or any other form of environmental damage unlike other materials such as PVC, plastic composites and aluminium. Accoya is 100% recyclable.
- Low CO2 Emissions
- Non Toxic
- You’re choosing the best. Accoya has better global environmental credentials than any comparable product
NOW IN STOCK
Grade A1 – Size & Length
25 x 125mm x 4.8m
25 x 150mm x 4.2m
25 x 200mm x 2.4 + 4.8m
38 x 200mm x 4.8
50 x 150mm x 4.2 + 4.8m
50 x 200mm x 4.8m
63 x 125mm x 2.4 + 4.8m
63 x 150mm x 3m + 4.2m
63 x 200mm x 4.8m
75 x 100mm x 3.6m
75 x 150mm x 3m
Grade A2 – Size & Length
63 x 125mm x 4.8m
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