46 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS (EXTERNAL TERRACES)
WHILE DECKING IS STILL SEEN AS A JOB FOR A KEEN DIY-ER, WHEN LOOKING TO ADD VALUE TO A DEVELOPMENT OR PROPERTY, A WELL- INSTALLED DECK CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
Overall, when it comes to composite
decking, it is important for specifiers to do their own research and look for the brands that have been proven to stand the test of time.
INSTALLATION MATTERS While decking is still seen as a job for a keen DIY-er, when looking to add value to
a development or property, a well- installed deck can make all the difference. Whether it’s a softwood timber or composite deck, using a qualified installer is always the best option. Some composite decking companies
offer dedicated training and initiatives, in which experienced decking installers receive an accreditation from the decking
company in recognition of the standard of their work. Commissioning an experi- enced installer will mean that the deck is installed correctly, on time and to the highest possible standard – helping to add the all-important ‘wow factor’ to proper- ties and developments. Taking the time to properly research the decking market and working with suppli- ers and installers who know their stuff will allow developers to add real value to properties and effortlessly extend a home’s living space into the great outdoors.
Sarah Francis is product marketing manager at Arbor Forest Products.
Norcros Rock-Tite capitalises on tile trends
Norcros Adhesives is launching a new three-part system for fixing increasingly-popular 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles, called Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System. The Rock-Tite system comprises a Primer, a Mortar and a Brush-In Grout. It is designed for use by landscapers and garden designers, as well as tile fixers, and capitalises on a key trend in the tiling market currently. This is where internal tiled space is being extended to terrace or patio areas outside a building, which is part of a long- term lifestyle trend to enhance living areas by making better use of external space. The Norcros Adhesives system is therefore designed to be simple to use by anyone who wants to create a seamless transition from internal to external living space in and around the home. It comprises firstly Norcros Rock-Tite Porcelain Primer, which is supplied in three 5kg bags, complete with a 15kg mixing bucket. Secondly there is high strength fibre-reinforced Norcros Rock-Tite Mortar, which is supplied in a 25kg bag and simply requires the addition of water. Finally the system includes a ready-to-use Brush-In Grout, which comes in three 5kg bags supplied in a 15kg bucket. It is air-curing and matches other grouts from Norcros Adhesives.
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