Class A2 Fire Rated Aluminium decking for a Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
by Teckwood
Did you know that aluminium decking is based on bauxite, a mineral found in ample supply on our planet? It is the 3rd most abundant material after oxygen and silicone and makes up 8% of the earth’s crust. It was discovered it in the village of Les Baux (hence the name bauxite) in the Provence
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The 11 composite decking benefits you didn’t know about
Monday, 08 June 2020
by Teckwood
In this post we will discover what the main composite decking benefits are, but first, we have to know what it is. Composite Decking What Is It? All Teckwoods composite decking types are comprised of recycled materials including FSC certified timber. It is free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals typically utilized in the creation and
- Published in Composite Decking, General, Plastic decking
Why Are Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) the Green Building Alternative?
Thursday, 23 April 2020
by Teckwood
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
- Published in Composite Cladding, General, Plastic decking
What is Composite Cladding and Why Should You Invest in it?
Friday, 27 March 2020
by Teckwood
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.
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Does plastic wood have the natural beauty of real wood?
Thursday, 23 January 2020
by Teckwood
People simply love the look, feel and the natural beauty of wood for a variety of good reasons. It is aesthetically pleasing, tactile, and psychological (being natural). Why would any homeowner consider installing plastic wood composite decking over the natural beauty of traditional timber? The standard answer to the questions tends to be, “I am
- Published in Composite Decking, General, Hallmark composite decking, Plastic decking
Could Outdoor Living Space Become the New Indoors?
Friday, 20 December 2019
by Teckwood
It has been tradition to think of the home and garden as two separate entities with a strict boundary between them. For a moderate cost you can successfully blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor living spaces. It used to be something that only the few could dream of but as prices become more affordable
- Published in Garden decking ideas, General
NEW: Samson Adjustable Composite Deck Support Pedestals
Friday, 20 September 2019
by Teckwood
We are proud to announce our new product: The Samson adjustable decking pedestals are the one of the best deck support types to use. The solution of raising a floor on a support is nothing new. The ancient Romans used tiles to raise the floors in the thermal baths under which hot air was forced.
- Published in Composite Decking, Composite pedestals, General
Introducing The Vintage Decking Board From Teckwood
Monday, 22 July 2019
by Teckwood
Teckwood’s Vintage composite decking board softens hard landscapes. The natural beauty of timber has been used to play a complimentary role in producing today’s highly engineered wood plastic. The 200mm wide decking board works with glass to create striking silhouettes, concrete and steel structures can be softened with the imaginative use of composite wood to help
- Published in Composite Decking, General
Garden Decking Ideas 2019 – A Designers Guide
Thursday, 25 April 2019
by Teckwood
Are you looking for inspiration and new garden decking ideas? This blog will offer clever design solutions that you can incorporate into the smallest or sloped area to make your garden decking stand out from the crowd along with inspirational ideas such as using architectural plants and bold vibrant colours. Before you start your garden
- Published in Composite Decking, Garden decking ideas, General
A Practical Composite Cladding Installation Guide For 2019
Thursday, 11 April 2019
by Teckwood
Before we dive into our composite cladding installation guide, we need to know why we should even use it, so… Investing in Teckwood Class B Fire Rated composite cladding is a smart move. The composite cladding will transform any building, providing a fresh modern look. Teckwood only sell high quality wood plastic composite (WPC) products
- Published in Composite Cladding, General