Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019 | Page 26

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, 26 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019