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tiles lie perpendicular to the paver, as opposed to following the same lines – a contemporary take on traditional edging. Our brand new Tile On Edge replicates the effect of reclaimed tiles stacked on their edge, giving a traditional finish to a modern looking garden.”
Landscaping trends are not just about paving as decking continues to be popular as compsite board specialsist manufacturer Millboard confirms. Unlike conventional composite boards, Millboard decking resists the elements, requires minimal maintenance, is slip and stain resistant, and will not rot or warp like timber. Caroline Birdsall, marketing manager at Millboard says: This month sees the release of the latest of Millboard’s shades: Antique Oak. Antique Oak’s natural, warm hues are like the tones of tropical hardwood and the appearance is reminiscent of attractively aged flooring. Antique Oak boasts more tonal variation per individual board than any of the other colours in the Millboard range, providing a beautiful and organic look. This shade joins Millboard’s popular Enhanced Grain range – a collection moulded from selected smooth timbers to showcase their grains and nuances perfectly”, says Birdsall.
In addition to Antique Oak, Millboard offers a diverse colour palette and a selection of textures to complement any design scheme, from the slick and contemporary Brushed Basalt to the dreamy and rustic Enhanced Grain. “Each length is carefully hand-coloured in the incredible true-to-life tonal shades that are Millboard’s signature feature. This level of attention to detail reflects Millboard’s desire to provide the most authentic-looking product available on the market today. “The material is consistently chosen for prestigious rooftop terraces, country estates and celebrity gardens and offers a wide range of uses. Despite establishing itself as an outdoor premium flooring, its ease of use (it can be
Below: Bradstone,’s Tile on Edge
PUSHING PEAT FREE
Above: Marshalls, Symphony Matte Carbon Deco Mix Hero
cut and used just as regular timber would be) and water-resistant properties means that it has been creatively deployed in many ways. Millboard decking has been used for low- maintenance planter boxes outside big-name chain restaurants, as all-weather seating areas in public areas, as table-tops, feature walls, cladding and gating. It’s versatility and high performance lends it to be the ideal choice for swimming pool surrounds and high footfall areas, such as bridges and tourist attractions.”
The company offer a colour palette and selection of textures to complement any design scheme, from the slick and contemporary Brushed Basalt to the rustic Enhanced Grain. Its versatility has been demonstrated in its wide portfolio of uses from city skyscrapers to suburban gardens.
Birdsall comments on the adaptability of the material and how it has seen it feature in many prominent garden and horticulture shows. “From featuring in David Harber’s Best in Show Trade Stand at the Chelsea Garden Show to taking centre stage and winning the gold medal at the Ideal Home Show, Millboard has consistently attracted recognition for its stand-out qualities. The design behind the Ideal Home Show win featured Embered decking, used in a contemporary Javan garden. The bespoke garden wall incorporated Millboard decking into planter boxes, water features and lighting arrangements.
“In addition to Millboard’s consistent delivery of stylish and striking materials, the company also prioritise product quality control and each board is therefore crafted in the UK, to rigorous performance and ethical standards. Millboard is
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The government has chosen 2020 as a targeted date for the eradication of peat use in gardening and landscaping, a requirement made necessary by the widespread concern at the environmental damage and destruction of wildlife habitat caused by peat-extraction. Government climate change advisors have called for a complete ban on the harvesting and sale of peat since its extraction releases large quantities of carbon gases. Melcourt Industries has spent more than 30 years developing professional quality peat-free soft landscaping materials such as bark mulch and soil improver. The peat-free products developed by Melcourt, and the partnership model it has developed for merchant buying groups, present real opportunities for profit whilst meeting Government targets. Any products from the entire range, and bulk bags and polythene bags, can be mixed on the same load, enabling merchants to broaden their offer without any significant increase in stock levels. Melcourt’s core product range, including garden and landscape mulches, composts and soil conditioners, and natural play surfaces, are responsibly sourced co- products of the UK forestry industry. They offer consistency of formulation, compliance with established standards, and effectiveness on-site as doo products such as Melcourt Topsoil and Topsoil Blended Loam, and decorative aggregates. BMJ
focused on continued sustainability and is the first premium outdoor flooring company in the world to have its carbon footprint independently verified and UKAS accredited, to the international standard ISO 14064-1 Verified Carbon Footprint Assurance Mark. Millboard is committed to producing decking that enhances the great outdoors without damaging the planet.”
Composite decking is also the latest move for the Talasey Group which has expanded its range of product brands with a move into composite decking. The Piranha range comes in two versions: Hunter and Fuzion. These are firmly in line with the company’s stance as an ethical and responsible importer of materials – as, according to sales & marketing director Malcolm Gough, Talasey Limited is FSC®
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net March 2020
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