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COMPOSITE ARCHITECTURAL BEAMS OFFER ALTERNATIVE TO TIMBER
Eva-Last ’ s forest-friendly alternative to the use of timber in design applications , Lifespan , is an architectural system combining market-leading composite material technologies with lightweight aluminum components . This system brought together a natural timber look on the surface with aluminium profiles with none of the performance drawbacks of timber – such as excessive weight and susceptibility to environmental conditions and maintence requirements .
The highly versatile Lifespan system offers sustainable , eco-friendly alternatives for pergolas , screening , railing and other decorative architectural showpieces with longevity far beyond that of timber . This aluminium co-extrusion innovation which applied a layer of Eva- Tech composite to the beams to provide a protective aesthetic finish has proven its worth in the market and is ready to take the next step on the global stage with the registration of its trade mark Lifespan .
“ Indicative of its high-performance qualities over the long term , Lifespan maintains all the same benefits as while positioning the range for further innovation in the future . This range will continue to help preserve natural resources while offering architects and designers unprecedented span performance through flexural stability as well as reliable longevity thanks to a 10-year warranty on all Lifespan products ,” says Eva-Last VP , Global Sales and Marketing , Nathan Chapman .
Made with recycled materials using solar energy , Lifespan is manufactured using a specialised extrusion process which ensures robust bonds between all elements . “ Lifespan , as its name implies , is highly resistant to severe climatic and biodeterioration conditions . It has been engineered to meet industrial norms and is extremely versatile , whether for railings , vertical posts or pergolas which are lightweight , require no reinforcement and are easy to install ,” says Chapman .
Lifespan offers decades of weatherproof beauty thanks to its market-leading technical specifications :
• Flexural stability far surpasses equivalent timber profiles : Modulus of rupture ( MOR ): 60.0MPa ; Modulus of elasticity ( MOE ): 1.1GPa
• Lifespan is extremely weather-resistant , with a secondary barrier placed over its durable structural material for long-lasting , lowmaintenance performance .
• A hollow-core profile reduces mass without compromising on stability , opening an abundance of application opportunities and construction methods and connections with other architectural materials .
• Both the aluminium and Eva-Tech surface materials are highly resistant to attack by organisms like termites , fungi and bacteria . www . eva-last . co . za
WORK FROM HOME SOLUTION
Podential Spaces have designed , developed and are now marketing garden PODs . They are multifunctional and very quick and easy to install . With a modern design aethetic , a garden POD provides an attractive additional space in any setting . With the onset of the COVID pandemic earlier this year , many people have found themselves working from home , either at the kitchen counter , dining room table or patio . Owner of Podential Spaces , Brent Rahme , said the idea of designing an alternative work space came to him from doing exactly that himself , working on the patio for nearly 6 months and nowhere to close up or shut off when an important call had to be taken or a meeting required . was
The POD units are available in 2 sizes : 8m x 3m and 6m x 4,6m . They are constructed from timber , insulated and clad with Chromadek sheeting . The PODS come provided with power from two plug points and some lighting so it is ready to use as soon as the build is complete . Find them on Facebook or email Brent : brent @ podentialspaces . co . za
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