Archetech Issue 33 2017 | Page 114

treX decking Trex Company, the world’s No 1 decking brand, offers a simple and easy way to build with green materials whilst not compromising on look and feel. Comprised of more than 95 percent recycled materials, Trex composite decking provides the look and feel of real wood, without the environmental impact. Offering an elegant finish requiring minimal maintenance, Trex resists fading, scratching and mould growth so, unlike wooden decking, it won’t rot, warp, crack, split or splinter. Featuring a protective shell for superior defense against severe weather and heavy foot traffic, Trex deck boards will retain their good looks even after years of wet British winters, and are guaranteed to look as good as new by the time summer comes around – year after year. Just an occasional sweep, and a clean with soap and water is all that is needed to ensure the beauty of a Trex deck for decades. EXTERIOR WOOD PROTECTION FOR MORE ATTRACTIVE AND DURABLE WOOD 01. ROT & FLAME PROTECTION 02. DIRT & WATER REPELLENT 03. ORGANIC CLEANER Trex decking is available locally through Arbordeck stores www.arbordeck.co.uk/ with prices starting from £75m² including VAT (tax) and secret fixings. Visit http://uk.trex.com for more information. 0 12 9 6 3 2 3 7 7 0 w w w.organowood.co.uk Replacement Balustrade As specialists in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of Living Wall systems, Scotscape are delighted to be able to offer CPDs on this topical subject. A great many character or period properties have stone balustrade incorporated into their design. These balustrades make a large visual impact, but they also have a practical purpose as barriers and screens. A common cause for the demise of a balustrade is the presence of water. Many original balustrades were made from artificial stonework such as Roman Cement, Concrete and Stucco. These were often reinforced with iron or mild steel bars which rust and expand when exposed to water over a long period. Other balustrades were made of natural stone such as Portland Stone or Bath Stone. While these types of balustrade do not suffer from ‘blown’ reinforcing, they do have a finite life span and the surface of stonework will often delaminate or form powdery patches. Integration of living walls into urban areas is essential to create greener cities, improve biodiversity, mitigate the urban heat island effect and improve poor air quality. The unique Scotscape Living Wall system offers the option for integrated insulation to further enhance the energy efficiency provided by living walls. Many other benefits are explained in the CPD which offers architects and designers a useful insight into the application of Living Walls. Offered traditionally in your office, during a training day at Scotscape HQ in Surrey or even via Webinar – our CPD is assessible and informative. Contact [email protected] to book us in for your 2018 CPD schedule. Tel: 01634 711617 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kentbalusters.co.uk www.scotscape.net