Accoya

Intro

Accoya is a high-performance timber specifically designed for durability, stability and longevity, making it an ideal choice for external joinery in the Scottish climate.

At Veritas Building and Joinery, we manufacture and install bespoke Accoya windows and doors from our North Berwick workshop, combining advanced materials with traditional joinery techniques to deliver long-lasting, high-quality results.

Why Choose Accoya?

Accoya is widely regarded as one of the most reliable timbers available for external use. Through an advanced modification process, it offers significant advantages over standard softwoods and many hardwoods.

Key benefits include:

Exceptional durability, even in exposed coastal environments
Outstanding dimensional stability with minimal movement
Resistance to rot, decay and moisture ingress
Ideal for painted finishes with extended maintenance cycles
Sustainably sourced and environmentally responsible

These qualities make Accoya particularly well suited to doors and windows that are exposed to changing weather conditions throughout the year.

Where We Use Accoya

We regularly use Accoya across a range of external joinery projects, including:

Bespoke timber entrance doors
Sash and case windows
Replacement window frames
External frames, screens and architectural joinery

Each piece is manufactured in our workshop to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high-quality finish before installation.

The Veritas Approach

Material choice is only part of the equation. The performance of any window or door depends just as much on how it is made and installed.

Our approach combines:

Traditional mortice and tenon joinery for strength and longevity
Careful machining and assembly in a controlled workshop environment
Thorough preparation prior to finishing
Precise installation to ensure a tight, weather-resistant fit

Attention to these details ensures that Accoya performs as intended over the long term.

Is Accoya Always the Right Choice?

While Accoya is an excellent material for many external applications, it is not always necessary for every project.in some cases, alternative timbers may be more appropriate depending on the design, location and budget.

We are always happy to advise on the most suitable material based on your specific requirements.

Areas We Cover

We provide Accoya windows and doors across:

Edinburgh
The Lothians and surrounding areas

If you are considering Accoya for your project, we would be happy to discuss your requirements and provide guidance on design, materials and cost.

feel free to send us drawings, photos or a brief outline of your project and we will come back to you promptly