4 March 2026

Choosing between Spruce, Larch and Accoya

A specifier's comparison of the three species we char most often, by movement, cost and exposure.

Charred timber species compared side by side

Spruce is the value choice and the widest palette. Larch buys you density and a harder char. Accoya buys you stability and a 50-year warranty.

For south-facing elevations with wide boards, we steer specifiers towards Accoya almost every time.

Hold a board before you specify it.

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