He adds, “Following further by Gripsure was installed in four
investigations into the product meter lengths and cut down to
and meetings with Justin 22x142mm sections with two
Peckham, Head of UK Sales at non-slip strips and stair treads
Accsys Group, it was decided with special contract edges,
that Accoya® wood not only as well as a series of bespoke
provided the necessary non-slip resin supergraphics
durability and sustainability where letters and numbers, each
qualities - with its C2C corresponding to a different
accreditation and 50 year above aspect in the evolution of plants,
ground guarantee - but it could are routed into the deck, for
be machined to a smooth finish both aesthetic and educational
and had a complementary light appeal. An installation by
colour and knot free surface that Designmap which has also been
would enhance the design.” made from Accoya® wood is
The balusters were 38x100mm
sections, end sealed with Osmo
and grain sealing wax. Over
1,300 linear metres of non-slip
Accoya® wood decking supplied
designed to educate visitors as
they enter the Botanic Gardens.
The structure was crafted to add
an extra dimension to the newly
opened site.
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