DECKING
BOOST YOUR MENTAL
WELLBEING WITH
IRO TIMBER
As the lighter nights and warmer
weather arrive, we start to see
the garden overtake the kitchen
as the heart of the home during
the summer months. BBQs and
alfresco dining see friends and
families gravitate to outdoor spaces,
socialising and enjoying time
outside.
Did you know that that spending
as little as 30 minutes a week in the
garden can have a positive effect on
your mental and physical wellbeing?
But with an enticing outdoor space
featuring IRO Timber, why stop at
just half an hour?
IRO Timber is an exclusive range
of natural cladding and decking
products that has been developed
by BSW, the UK’s largest integrated
forestry and sawmilling group.
Each and every piece of IRO
architectural timber is crafted
using an intricate step process that
combines an eye for detail with the
latest timber technology. The result
is a beautiful, unique product that
adds character to a range of spaces
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and promotes a sense of wellness to
be enjoyed by individuals soaking
up some outdoor space.
Inspired by the traditional Japanese
method of Yakisugi, IRO is available
in a range of 15 colours, from
driftwood to dragon fruit, that are
each designed to add charm to both
indoor and outdoor environments.
We’re combining one of the most
traditional, environmentally-
friendly materials with progressive
design techniques to redefine
how natural timber can be used in
modern spaces.
From cool urban outdoor living
spaces and roof terraces to classic
garden and patio inspiration,
IRO Timber is versatile enough to
transform any area.
Featuring at the 2019 RHS
Chelsea Flower Show as part of a
collaborative installation called
LAND, IRO timber played a key
role in promoting wellness in
nature. The installation consisted
of a covered structure, using IRO
decking in ‘charcoal’, which housed
textile and botanical collections,
taking inspiration from Japanese
architectural simplicity and
modernist buildings found in Palm
Springs, California.
LAND was driven by Laura Slater,
a Leeds-based textile designer, and
Zosia Berkieta-Lewis, founder of The
Plant Room. Zosia said: “With the
help of IRO Timber we were able
to create a tranquil haven at the
heart of RHS Chelsea Flower Show
for visitors to escape to. We were
delighted with the result.”
In addition to being a low-
maintenance but long-lasting
alternative to traditional decking,
IRO is UV stable and HVOC-free,
meaning the product is both child-
friendly and pet-friendly. With
endless design possibilities, IRO can
also be used inside as cladding as an
alternative, unique design feature.
Find out more about transforming
your outdoor or indoor space with
IRO Timber, visit
www.irotimber.co.uk
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