Readers Choice
After hearing from our readers on what
they would like to hear about in this
edition we contacted Rockwood who
here kindly discuss how to transform
any external space with composite
decking.
If there is a specific topic you would like
to learn more about then please do get
in touch!
TRANSFORM ANY EXTERNAL SPACE
WITH ROCKWOOD COMPOSITE DECKING
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) - a balcony - its outstanding longevity
relatively new environmentally also make it an ideal choice for
friendly material that utilises commercial landscaping, aquatic and
wood waste and recycled plastics riverside installations.
to produce a range of attractive
finished, and semi-finished Rockwood has a low water absorption
products which combine the look rate, will not rot, splinter, or require
and feel of real hardwood with the expense of ongoing painting or
outstanding durability. staining to retain its appearance. It
is resistant to attack by insects, does
With only minimal maintenance, not promote algae growth, mould or
Rockwood WPC decking provides the fungus - and importantly, will not
Architect and end user with a robust become slippery when wet.
solution to the age-old problems
associated with timber decking - Easy to handle, the Rockwood
providing years of trouble-free use. WPC deck boards are quick to fit,
can be worked just like timber
Available in a choice of attractive and do not require any specialist
colours and finishes, Rockwood tools for installation. To ensure
WPC decking has the ability to nothing detracts from its attractive
transform any garden, patio, pool appearance, and to keep the surface
surround, walkway, roof garden or free from unsightly fixing screws,
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Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019