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The Latest News on Decking:
The great outdoors, BBQ and dining Al fresco has had a significant impact on the increased interest in decking products.
At the same time there is huge concern about the quality of the varying types of wood being offered in the market. Different grades of hardwoods such as Balau and Bankarai and semi hardwoods such as cedar and larch have found it difficult to cope with our demanding and damp climate resulting in unsightly decks within a matter of months that become dangerous and slippery surfaces.
Earth-wood are an Irish company making Wood Polymer Composite decking and cladding products. These are engineered products made using recycled wood and polymer to bring to you the best qualities of each. The look, feel, durability and versatility of wood with the longevity, colour and non porous features of polymer is further enhanced by the low maintenance features as you do not need to stain, preserve or oil these products.
When it comes to safety these products are the only wood based products available to have a BS & BS – EN standard for anti slip properties in both wet and dry conditions and are actually approved for use around swimming pools and water sports areas.
Composite decking and cladding haves been making significant strides in recent times with Earth-wood recently recommended on About the House for their environmental benefits.
The resulting products, we are told, are designed specifically to perform well in tough Irish weather conditions. This is all supported locally in Ireland with a manufacturing facility in Mullingar.
Producing a natural and environmentally friendly material manufactured using composite technology, the company says it was ‘borne out of the urgent need to create a viable replacement product for varying grades of hardwood without compromising on quality of visual appeal’. Having seen samples we can say that it is visually very impressive.
With major orders for such high profile clients as The Radisson SAS hotel and Dun Laoghaire Marina in Dublin and also becoming available in hardware outlets, and available from the company themselves, this product looks likely to attract more and more interest as people look for low maintenance alternatives to traditional timber products.
Some of the advantages outlined by earth-wood
Environmentally friendly lumber - Anti slip properties - No cracks or splinters
No need to seal, stain, paint, oil or treat every year – Visually stunning natural tones
No replacement of rotting boards - No special tools required.
For more information visit www.earth-wood.com
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