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Acetylated Radiata Pine

Pinus radiata (acetylated)

Acetylated Radiata Pine
Durability
78EN 350
35 yrs modelled mean service life
Durability
Stability
100WI-INTERNAL
Stability rating: Very high
Stability
Fire performance
50EN 13501-1 / EN 1995-1-2
β₀ = 0.65 mm/min · D-s2,d0
Fire performance
Carbon stored
82EN 16449
823 kg CO₂e/m³ stored
Carbon stored

Natural durability

80

Maintenance Profile

Use classes untreated

UC

Typical Use Classes

Density
510 kg/m³
Bending strength
88 N/mm²
Stability
Very high
Carbon stored
0.81 t CO₂e/m³
Durability
DC 1 (very durable)
Service life
50 yrs above ground, 25 in ground
Fire performance
Euroclass D-s2,d0 (B with treatment)
Cost index
132

The figures above are WoodIntel editorial estimates for orientation only. Where a standards-referenced record exists for this species, it is shown below with full provenance.

Standards-referenced record

Acetylated Radiata Pine, as the standards define it

Each value below carries its derivation and the standard it comes from. Tap a marker to open the provenance.

Density at 12 % MC
510kg/m³
Natural durability
DC 1
Use classes untreated
UC 1–4 untreated
Reaction to fire
D-s2,d0
Design charring rate
0.65mm/min
Biogenic carbon stored
823kg CO₂e/m³
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Colour ageing

Pale straw → silver in 12–18 months

Typical applications

  • Windows
  • Façade
  • Bridges
  • Extreme climates

AI recommendation

The performance benchmark for hostile climates — Gulf heat, coastal salt, freeze-thaw. Justify the cost through a 50-year maintenance model, not first cost.