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News Release from: Finnforest UK | Subject: Garden Inspirations decking range
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 April 2008
Decking still landscaping material of
choice
Garden Inspirations decking range from Finnforest has all the answers for professional landscapers' decking needs.
A broad range of high quality deck boards in five timber materials, and complimentary accessories allows opportunity for the trade professional to create some stunning new deck designs as well as rejuvenate existing decked areas The Garden Inspirations range from Finnforest is a comprehensive collection to suit the majority of outdoor spaces, both residential and commercial
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Adding a decked area to any outdoor space creates a perfect retreat, especially on warm summer days".
"Our broad range of five deckboard materials provides fantastic choice to suit every type of application".
"Ease of installation combined with material durability means the finished result will provide long lasting performance that your customers will be delighted with".
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"A deck can be used year round for relaxing or entertaining, even in autumn and winter," says Will Timmis, Garden Inspirations Manager at Finnforest.
If a traditional deck option is desired then Classic Softwood decking could be a more appropriate selection.
The classic softwood range is precision cut, kiln dried and preservative treated to leave a smooth joinery grade finish.
Depending on the overall theme, the boards can be treated with decking oil for a natural look, stained or painted to further enhance the garden design.
Thermowood decking resembles hardwood in appearance.
However, the material used is slow-grown Scandinavian soft wood, sourced from sustainable forests and is PEFC certified.
The material is heat-treated to over 200OC, changing the chemical structure of the wood to give it a longer lasting and a more durable finish.
This process provides protection from the effects of water and reduces the risk of fungal attacks.
Thermowood decking is guaranteed for 15 years.
No other treatment or protection solutions need to be applied to sustain it, however, a treatment each year with deck oil should maintain its rich lustrous colour.
If low maintenance, high durability are the main criteria for a decking area, Garden Inspirations CorrectDeck is an ideal option.
Made from 80% recycled hardwood and polypropylene, CorrectDeck is a hardwearing and eco-friendly product which comes with a 25 year guarantee.
Available in Cedar, Mahogany and Costal Grey shades of colour, the deck boards do not require any treating or waterproofing, making this ideal for a holiday home or the perfect option on a commercial scale.
Hardwood deck boards provide a similarly traditional appearance.
This range is available as a double-sided deck board, with a different pattern on each side, making the professional landscapers' purchasing decisions simplified.
Hardwood deck tiles are also available in plain or slate tile inset.
Installed in different formations these can be used to create chequerboard, herringbone or patchwork designs.
Given these options, the professional landscaper has the ability to create a distinctly different decking area according to the customer's individual taste.
Functionality, as well as aesthetics, are critical when selecting the ideal decking material for the job.
GrasseDeck deck boards are laid in the normal way but have the added feature of a grass like finish to the softwood boards.
Grassedeck is ideally suited for residential outdoor spaces such as gardens, rooftop patios and townhouse balconies and courtyards.
It is also just as durable when used to surround a swimming pool or play area, given the product's soft finish.
The turf effect gives a realistic impression of grass even in the most barren of areas, blending beautifully with the surrounding landscape of a small garden and provides a striking effect and fantastic aesthetic appeal.
Once again, the boards are preservative treated and come with a 15-year guarantee.
Adding height to a new, or existing deck installation, with the addition of a pergola can bring a new dimension to the garden.
Ideal for providing shelter with climbing plants a pergola can be used to maximise the deck's appearance as a major feature of the garden design.
Professional landscapers can really add value to a new deck installation, by up-selling their services with items from the Garden Inspirations decking accessories range.
Deck lighting for after-dark ambience, balustrades for walkways and area zoning and post caps in a range of different metal finishes all combine to create an individual look.
End-users and consumers are increasingly conscious of the environment and prefer to buy and use products that have been derived from a sustainable, well-managed source.
Landscapers will be able to pass on peace of mind to their customers that all Finnforest's Garden Inspirations products are either PEFC or FSC certified.
All the timber used has come from sustainable, well managed forests, and Finnforest has an independently audited Chain of Custody to prove the provenance of all its products and the timber can be traced back to the forest from where it originated.
Decking provides an all weather surface to enable use of an outdoor space to its full potential, rain or shine.
With the year on year increase in popularity, decking in general remains the popular choice and provides the ideal opportunity to reinvest in an existing outdoor space, whilst adding value to a property, without the need to move.
With such a multitude of decking options, together with a comprehensive range of accessories, Finnforests' Garden Inspirations range provides the trade professional with an unrivalled choice.
Finnforest's decking range is available from selected timber and builders merchants throughout the UK.
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