LANDSCAPING
AGGREGATE TRENDS
Talasey Group takes on the composite decking market with Pirahna.
of the same colour pallet. Fuzion therefore offers homeowners six colour options and the ability to create bespoke and on-trend designs utilising contrasting sides of a Fuzion product. The Fuzion range has six matching solid edging pieces and fixings, to finish the decked area neatly and professionally.
Above and top: Millboard, Antique Oak
certified, so its Piranha decking plays its part in helping to take care of the world’s forests. “Piranha is a natural extension of what we already offer, and we have chosen composite over a wood product for reasons that include the fact that it will not rot, warp or split. There’s also no need to stain or paint your deck every year, just simple regular cleaning to keep it looking new. And, importantly, both of our new ranges are reversible.” The Hunter range currently has three composite decking products. Each colour option has a wood-effect pattern on one side and a colour-matching traditional grooved finish on the reverse, meaning they can be laid either way or contrasted to create unique designs. The Hunter range also has three solid matching edging pieces to complete the decked area plus fixings and is a cost-effective alternative to traditional timber decking. Fuzion is a premium capped composite which currently has three products. Each one is dual-sided to reveal different shades
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Piranha has a 10-year warranty for domestic applications for Hunter and a 25-year warranty for domestic applications on Fuzion. Gough says initial customer feedback has been very positive.“We’ve shown Piranha to a select group of merchants and landscapers, and the response has been far better than we’d hoped for,” he said. “The most pleasing aspect is that these focus groups know us for the quality of our natural stone, porcelain paving, handmade clay pavers, resin-bound aggregates, artificial grass and installation, maintenance and accessory products – and Piranha is at the same high standard. “As our business continues to experience strong growth, the ability to offer a one-stop- shop approach to landscaping solutions is the natural direction of travel for the Talasey Group – because it benefits all our customers.” BMJ
Millie Barlow, marketing director at decorative aggregates specialist Long Rake Spar says: “Over the last few years there has been a rise in the popularity of grey colour tones, with sales of products that complement this colour palette increasing and now outselling the staple favourites of buff and golden colour products. “Currently our top selling decorative aggregate is Black Ice which is a mixture of blacks, blue, grey and white chippings. Also in the top 10 are Polar Ice, Flamingo and Polar White gravels, all of which feature the contemporary colour tones of white, blue or grey. All of these products look fantastic by themselves or combined with grey paving”, she says. “Last year we introduced Ocean Blue, Heritage Quartz and Graphite Chippings, all of which tie in with current trends and have seen success within the merchant sector. Overall, sales of stone that reflect current landscaping trends have overshadowed those of the more traditional landscaping colours. By widening the portfolio of products on offer and ensuring they have products that meet the requirements for on-trend colour schemes, merchants can often boost sales in the landscaping sector.” BMJ
Tobermore lines up paving
Artro from Tobermore is a plank paving range inspired by traditional European clay pavers. This linear paving product will enhance both contemporary and traditional schemes. Avail- able in seven vibrant colours, four cool tones and three warm tones, its advanced PrimeTop surface ensures it retains its original appear- ance for longer. Artro is 80mm deep and trafficable, coping with light and commercial vehicle overrun so it’s a solution for commer- cial, public realm and residential
schemes..BMJ
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net March 2020
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