Landscape & Urban Design Issue 37 2019 | Page 10

DECKWRIGHT With its natural appeal and relatively It comes with a five-year warranty low-maintenance requirements, and there’s even an online calculator decking is the perfect solution for to help customers work out how many outdoors spaces of all shapes and DeckWright inserts they need. sizes. But there is one major drawback Planning on laying new decking? – it can become very slippery when DeckWright can also be added to wet, making it hazardous in the timber boards before they are fitted. unpredictable Great British weather and when drinks or food are spilled. This is available through DeckWright’s anti-slip service and there’s no There is, however, a solution and it’s minimum order required. This service one that can be retrofitted to almost is also suitable for grooved composite any grooved decking quickly and decking. easily using standard tools. There is even a range of colours available ranging from eye-catching shades to muted tones which The DeckWright innovation was complement the wood. developed by timber and metal components firm WJ Group to complement its existing timber treatment services for decking and fencing. The inserts work by using a universally shaped plastic T-bar that holds a resin and aggregate formulation. When fixed into a deck board groove using the specially formulated adhesive, the insert sits a little proud of the timber deck and provides a reassuring grip. 10 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 37 2019 To find out more about DeckWright, call us on 01482 338 950 or email [email protected]