The Architect working on a TV show for Channel 4
called ‘Ugly House to Lovely House’ had created a state
of the art concept terrace to the rear of the property,
glass, stainless and with a substantial cantilever.
The original cost for the concept exceeded the budget
for the whole project and with the decking being
an important part of the project they needed a cost
reducing solution.
George Clarke said “I think we need a decking expert”
so Karl Harrison was asked to provide a solution. “No
compromise needed here”, a phrase often used by Karl
when phased with similar projects.
Exterpark Magnet decking was certainly the best choice
for this decking project because the client didn’t want
to see any screws and the Magnet fixing system doesn’t
use any screws.
The magnet tracks made from aluminium are simply
laid over the timber structure and tacked into place, this
process took less than a day.
The Accoya® decking had been profiled to receive
the clips which take seconds to fit as do the decking
boards… the boards can then be removed, in seconds, for
access should this be required.
One of the better choices for the decking material
is Accoya® which is a modified timber and due
to the patented acetylation process is warranted
against rotting for a minimum of 50 Years. A
sound option which can conform to the NHBC 60
year Deck code of Practice.
Exterpark Magnet is
available in a number of high
quality certified hardwoods,
Accoya®, Kebony®, Teak, Ipe
and Iroko. These products in
the Magnet System is often
used for cladding too. It is an
adaptable system and one
that is rapidly becoming the
“GO-TO” decking system
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