Composite Decking
Aluminium Decking
Composite building materials have been used from the earliest times, from wood which is a naturally occurring composite of lignin and cellulose, through straw reinforced clay bricks to reinforced concrete. In the 20th century, a new breed of composite materials was developed using polymer matrices with high performance reinforcement fibres. The effect and uncompromising properties
What is cladding? The definition of cladding indicates that it is a layer of material that is placed on a built structure or on any surface, we should think of cladding as being a building’s second skin. Fundamentally, it is a layer on top of exposed parts of a building (walls or roofs) that helps protect
It may not always be visible from a distance but a vast amount of buildings in the UK both commercial and domestic contain cladding in one form or another. Cladding is done by the installation of a material to the exterior of the building to provide an aesthetic choice that will make all the difference
How long have we been using composite materials? The earliest composite materials known were made from straw and mud combined to form bricks for building construction. Ancient brick-making was documented by Egyptian tomb paintings. Wattle and daub is one of the oldest composite materials, at over 6000 years old. Wattle and daub is a composite
Wood composite cladding is certainly growing in popularity, its uses are immense and improved looks, performance and durability has made Teckwood’s composite cladding range the go to products for Architects, Developers, Builders and contractors. It was first introduced in to the UK this millennium and the addition of grain patterns and colours have led to
We will be exploring some professional garden designs tips which we think still look great in 2021. With everything going on in the world many people are discovering the solace that comes from gardening and adding greenery to their lives. Experienced gardeners are diving deeper into their gardening activities and trying new things. There is
Here are a few new Teckwood Products that we will be launching in 2021. Class a aluminium decking Teckwood’s Proactive aluminium decking system is a lightweight Class A board that is now a legal requirement on all new or refurbished building over 18m in height. The certified board with an integral water management system can
Teckwood have used technology to revolutionise the exterior cladding industry, to provide superior protection for your home by developing a siding board that is more attractive, durable, class B fire rated and longer lasting. The strength, performance, appearance, texture and beauty of Teckwood’s exterior cladding can be explained by its composition. It consists of a
Have you ever wondered how we make our building products sustainable at Teckwood? Wood plastic composites (also known as WPC) combine qualities uniquely suited to accommodating both domestic and commercial preferences in the construction market. They are the ideal green sustainable solution that makes use of organic material with virgin, recycled or renewable plastics, normally
Cladding is a term that refers to components that are attached to the structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. Whilst composite cladding is generally attached to the structure of the building, typically it does not contribute to its stability, cladding can, however, play a structural role in transferring wind and impact loads.