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piece of mind to both specifier and end user. 3:- Some of our readers will be planning garden upgrades this coming summer, what advice would you give them when it comes to adding decking space to their garden. Planning a new or upgraded outdoor space is an exciting venture, but successfully completing the project can be an arduous task. Luckily, working with ecodek® is essentially the same as working with a hardwood timer, there are no tricky end caps or hidden clips to contend with. It is very important to ensure your proposed decked area will have adequate ventilation to enable the =longevity of your materials – luckily we have comprehensive installation guidelines available, and the sales team are more delivery also means that the boards can be delivered when needed, without languishing on site. than able to advise. 5:- We have seen a vast increase in This means that laying your decking is their garden or green space. Have a relatively simple process and results people using decking to enhance you seen a specific trend or product is a beautiful finished area. that is now being implemented more 4:- In recent times you have been We have found that green or providing decking for buildings including Southbank Tower, Elephant & Castle and The Old Bailey. What makes Ecodek stand out amongst competitors? ecodek® boards are available in three profiles, two finishes and five colours, so suitable for a huge range of applications both commercial and residential. ecodek® can be found across the UK and beyond, in public realm areas such as walkways, bridges, schools, care homes, stadia, restaurants – the list goes on. so than before? sustainability credentials are important to our customers, both commercial projects and homeowners. Customers are willing to invest more to attain a product that fits in with their aspirations for sustainability. We have launched a new ancillary lighting product to our range, DekGlo. • This revolutionary illumination system is an innovative form of lighting for the decking market, charging in daylight and glowing ecodek® is prevalent in the major housing developments across London in balconies and roof terraces. With a high material stability that has negligible expansion or contraction, ecodek® offers the perfect choice for balcony applications. Again, offering boards in bespoke lengths minimises the issues of waste on site. Just in time manufacture and Issue 36 2019 Landscape & Urban Design 33