Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 34

JAMES LATHAM DECKING THAT IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS IT IS DURABLE James Latham is seeing the popularity of its premium quality composite decking, UPM ProFi, soar due to its outstanding performance properties which include minimum maintenance; superior stain resistance; extra-high impact strength and a high friction surface. These impressive features mean that UPM ProFi - which is manufactured in Finland, Germany and the United States - is perfectly suited to high traffic areas, continuing to perform to optimum levels while looking fresh, smart and clean for years to come. With the addition of two stunning new design styles to the range - UPM ProFi Vision and UPM ProFi Piazza - James Latham is predicting that this rise in popularity will continue to grow. UPM ProFi Vision is a uniquely elegant decking, offering numerous features and benefits including an exceptional ‘luxury’ surface texture; class leading fade stain and scratch resistance and an ultra-durable core of heat treated Oak fibres, fully stunning colours, Sand Stone, Smokey WPC decking grows in the UK, these Grey and Spanish Leather, meaning latest range additions have proved to UPM ProFi Vision is as beautiful as it be extremely popular. is durable. “This is a premium quality product UPM ProFi Piazza is an affordable, that ticks all the boxes. With 10 years high-performance decking with of continued investment and R&D, the a modern hardwood look that is remarkably resistant to stains. Again, boasting ultra-low maintenance properties as well as excellent colour durability and fade resistance, it is encapsulated with polyethylene. This available in three rich colour shades, allows not only ‘on the ground’ and Brazilian Walnut, Streaked Ebony and ‘in the ground’, but even under water Silver Ash. installation. quality of the UPM ProFi deck range is exceptional. Long-life and ultra-low maintenance has been engineered into the product and due to the innovative use of recycled materials it has won several international awards, with the product making a major contribution to reducing traditional landfill and incineration which is really important Richard Mosson, James Latham’s It is made from 95% recycled Group Cladding and Decking Manager to James Latham and many of our materials and available in three commented, “As the popularity of customers.” “ “ This is a premium quality product that ticks all the boxes Richard Mosson, Group Cladding and Decking Manager For further product information: www.lathamtimber.co.uk 34 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018