80 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS; STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS FENCE PANELS
Once a post has been selected, a panel must be specifi ed. As with timber posts, timber panels have always been popular due to aesthetics, yet they carry the same performance fl aws.
Composite panels are an excellent and lightweight alternative. They are hardwearing, durable and can recreate the look of timber. As they are also resistant to UV rays, insects and mould, meaning that composite panels will retain their appearance long-term and with zero maintenance.
and forget’ solution.
What’s more, due to its impressive strength-to-weight ratio, galvanised steel solutions come in slim and unobtrusive
profi les helping to achieve a subtle look. They can also be powder coated to match almost any garden design and recycled at the end of their working life.
In addition, they are available in a range of colours providing real design fl exibility. It is also worthwhile selecting panels made from recycled materials or material by-products to ensure that they are the most sustainable option. Together, composite panels and galvanised steel posts can offer housebuilders a holistic and modern fencing solution that will enhance a property’s aesthetic, reduce environmental impact, and help to minimise overall project costs.
John Abernethie is CEO at Birkdale
TOGETHER, COMPOSITE PANELS AND GALVANISED STEEL POSTS CAN OFFER HOUSEBUILDERS A HOLISTIC AND MODERN FENCING SOLUTION
Designer Contracts takes the floor
Designer Contracts, one of the UKs largest flooring contractors, has swept the floor with a raft of new and refreshed carpet, vinyl and LVT collections. The company has introduced a contemporary new vinyl with sustainable backing (Styletex Deluxe) and launched an additional contract carpet range (Designer Tweed). They have also added an 80/20 wool twist to its portfolio (Franklin Twist), another bleach cleanable carpet (Soft Charm) and has
refreshed its ever-popular Designer Knight Tile offer. As well as flooring, the company provides blinds and curtains, furniture and lighting and operates a show home interior design service division.
01246 854577
www.designercontracts.com Target Timber Systems chosen
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Target Timber Systems Ltd has been chosen to design, supply and construct timber frame systems for 20 new eco-focused homes in West Sussex. Their closed panel systems give outstanding levels of insulation and energy efficiency, achieving a
‘U’ value of 0.17 for an EPC-A or high B rating. The end-to-end packaged service includes structural calculations, NHBC certification, all internal partitions, all external panels, Steico engineered “I” beam floor joists, 22 mm Egger resin impregnated floor boards, roof trusses plus bracing and binders. All materials will be manufactured and delivered in just 8 weeks, and their team of specialist timber frame erectors will construct each 3 or 4-bedroom house, including the wall panels and roof trusses, in just a week.
01403 782 600
www.targettimber.com
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