DECKING
An installation for now , and for the future One solution , capable of making a substantial difference to the feasibility of outdoor hospitality areas is ecodek ® - an attractive composite alternative to hollow boards that ’ s simple to install , safer and more hardwearing than a wooden outdoor floor surface .
Manufactured in the UK and supported with a 25-year guarantee , ecodek ® has been designed with indoor and outdoor leisure and dining in mind . With slip-resistant boards that won ’ t splinter , rot or split , the solution is ideal for commercial purposes in both wet and dry conditions , making it a logical choice for bars and restaurants that want to develop outdoor areas .
With its solid composition - intended to prevent water and moisture from rotting the decking from within - ecodek ® is a longlasting , ecologically sustainable decking with an increased resistance to impact damage . Its solid structure gives it greater noise absorption properties , so it ’ s quieter underfoot ; helping to reduce noise levels in dining environments .
Designed to impress “ Keeping customers safe during the COVID pandemic has become the first concern for the hospitality sector , with business continuity currently dependent on effective in-house social distancing ,” explains Felicity Hodgkinson , Marketing Manager at Ecodek .
“ Alongside premises ’ safety priorities sits the importance of diners and bar patrons feeling relaxed whilst eating and drinking out of doors ; enjoying everything an alfresco experience affords , from the food and drink , to the atmosphere and surroundings . Similarly , at a more corporate level , company canteens restricted by diner capacity numbers , are progressively seeking out effective solutions to better utilise outdoor areas for safer staff dining .
“ To increase patron numbers , premises need to make as much safe space available as possible . As expectations for additional outdoor hospitality areas continue , creating that welcoming environment for customers to enjoy eating and
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