Landscape & Urban Design Issue 31 2018 | Page 13

InstallingKinley’s Terrafina decking was easy and time- saving due to its unique fixing system. Its clean, modern looks and long lifespan has provided a high quality finish, ensuring the project’s success. The easy installation also saved us considerable time on site. Giles Brown, Valley Provincial Group. OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES The main challenge for this project was the construction depth. With very little depth available from the roof surface to door threshold heights, the shallow installation requirements of Kinley’s Terrafina decking enabled the design to be implemented as planned. This was supported by using Spirapave 12mm pedestals as part of the installation. also used to shape the landscape by THE END RESULT effectively delineating between the Now, the residential development different surfaces. benefits from being situated in a convenient city location with MANAGING THE INSTALLATION excellent views across London, Kinley’s Terrafina decking green space for recreational use. and support structures made Overall, it is an outstanding multi- installation quick and easy. The surface design with creative play decking panels clamped together elements, planting and seating creating invisible joins in no time zones – an ideal home for its at all. occupants. but also enjoys functional outdoor 13