Marley
Eternit Antislip decking has been specified on a pioneering project to build a
brand new community in Leicester.
The European
redwood decking has been used to create a stunning timber boardwalk, providing a
scenic pedestrian link and acting as a focal point for the entrance of the New
Lubbesthorpe development.
Situated
between Leicester Forest East and Enderby, New Lubbesthorpe is an ambitious
project to develop a complete community, including 4,250 high quality new homes,
two primary schools, a secondary school, as well as retail and business space.
Marley
Eternit’s Antislip Plus decking, with a smooth profile, was chosen to create
the boardwalk, giving pedestrians the opportunity to walk over, or around the
lake, adding a park-like aesthetic to the entrance of the site. The curved
boardwalk also features wooden benches, so residents can stop and take in their
surroundings.
Marley
Eternit Antislip decking boards are specifi cally designed to provide a durable
and effective external anti-slip surface to minimise any risk of slipping – even
in adverse weather conditions. They use a unique formula of resin-based
aggregate inserts, which are injected into the deck board grooves.
Over 3,000
metres of the Antislip Plus decking was installed on the New Lubbesthorpe
boardwalk. The boards were also treated with MicroPro, a preservative system
which incorporates micronized copper co-biocides to improve durability and
provide a natural timber look.
