Whiteriver Group were one of the first companies to introduce composite decking to the commercial and residential market in Ireland and stock a wide range of products in their “Portland” and “Ultrashield” ranges. They have recently launched a range of composite cladding which Sales Director, Iain Wogan says “Has been well received to date with additional stocks due to land towards the end of June to meet current demand.”
When it comes to home improvement, there is one space we have all spent considerably more time in over the past two years and that is our gardens. Our appreciation for this outdoor extension of our home has grown considerably and people have gone to great lengths to make this space their own. We have all witnessed an explosion of awnings, gazebos, lighting, brightly painted fence panels, garden furniture, BBQs and even the occasional pop up Shebeen in our neighbourhoods.
This additional gardening spend has been a welcome boost for retailers and it is hoped the weather holds for the season ahead and people continue to embrace the outdoors.
While lawns and plants are a given, it is important to get the groundwork right in the form of a functional patio to accommodate the BBQ, furniture and the odd decorative plant pot.
Paved patios have been a staple of many Irish homes with materials ranging from porcelain to granite and designs ranging from plain flags to plain crazy! When it comes to decking, composite has become the first choice for most as a low maintenance alternative to traditional timber.
Composite decking first arrived on our shores around 12 to 15 years ago and since then has become a must have product for our industry. While homeowners were the early adopters of this versatile material, the commercial sector quickly followed and composite decking is now the choice for most developers and contractors. It is widely used in apartment balconies and now we see it featured in roof top gardens, board walks and marinas as a perfect complement to paved and grassed areas.
We are all familiar by now with the two main types of composites on the market: first generation, with its standard groove designs and second generation with the more attractive wood grain effect. This second generation has all the attributes of first generation with added protection in the form of a capped shield which gives the boards an additional protective coating.
Brochures and Trade Price Lists are available by contacting the Whiteriver Customer Services Team sales@wrg.ie / 041 6861000.
