Landscape & Urban Design Issue 72 2025 | Page 36

DECKING

REIMAGINE OUTDOOR SPACES WITH ADVANCED DECKING

Therefore when planning either a repurposed or new outdoor space , composite should be the choice as it requires little to no maintenance , available in a broader variety of colors and is definitely more environmentally friendly . Eva-Last , a premium supplier of decking in the UK , manufactures using bamboo fibers instead of wood fibers and and uses recycled plastic - that otherwise may have ended up in our landfills . Eva-Last offer three different composite decking brands , Pioneer featuring high-resolution digital replications of timber , Apex and Infinity , all with different features , benefits and price points .
So by choosing advanced composite decking such as Eva-Last , landscape architects can create a durable , stylish and sustainable base upon which every other design element can be seamlessly integrated , ready to soak up the sun .
When focusing on garden designs , one way the space can be creatively reimagined , is to add in various decking areas , which become the foundation of the outdoor design . Be it patios , breakaway areas , a garden pergola or even garden pathways , these great designs do start from the ground up . Decking should not be considered just an addition , but rather the base of the design that sets the tone for the entire space .
Decking , and building materials in general , are evolving and revolutionizing continuously , so careful research assists when planning your next outdoor oasis . You may be doing a renovation where there is an old wooden deck , already in place . However , a simple replacement may not be the best long-term option to keep clients or yourself happy , for a variety of reasons .
Wood decks are actually now deemed inferior to composite decks , thanks to innovative composite engineering that pushes boundaries for better results . Composite decking ’ s definition , easily demystifies the why ie : “ A manufactured product comprised of a mix of recycled plastics and organic fibers .” So these are manmade alternatives which outperform traditional wood . Benefits of composite now include enhanced and more realistic aesthetics , better resilience to the elements , kinder on the environment and even beneficial on the pocket over the long run .
For more information , please visit www . eva-last . co . uk
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