Highwood originators of Synthetic wood
Imagine... a product that is truly environmentally friendly, totally
inert and infinitely recyclable. A product that responds to the needs of
forward looking pool dealers, architects and planners who are committed
to environmentally friendly design and developments.
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A product... that looks exactly like any
time type of wood, metal or plastic. One that requires no painting
or priming and is completely maintenance free - throughout its 50+
year life.
A product... that is waterproof and UV
stable to the strictest of standards.
A product...
that is manufactured to match any of the South American hardwoods,
but looks exactly like them; lighter than the lightest of the
softwoods, and with a consistency of "look" that beats both.
A
product... that can be formed into almost any shape, and
manufactured in any colour and finish - and one that can be nailed,
screwed, glued, drilled, welded and sawn using standard woodworking
tools.
Highwood synthetic timber is the answer
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Highwood decking is manufactured from in the form of structural
styrene foam. Using recycled polysyrene such as waste packaging for
electronic goods, waste drinking cups and other similar items that
are not biodegradable.
Highwood products helps reduce the
depletion of the world'sprecious hardwood and softwood forests quite
simply because it's products can be made to look like any natural
timber product such as OAK, MAHOGANY, TEAK etc.
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100% recyclable, enviromentally friendly
UV stabalised - resist
fading 10 years +
Easy to repair minor abrasions
Non - Slip
(ideal for pool surrounds)
Extremely hard waring
Stronger than
hardwood
Uneffected by pool water chemicals
Conyains no wood
(100% structural styrene foam)
Lifetime warranty against natural
failures
Mainenance free (no treatments necessary)
Will not rot
No
treatments necessary
Looks and feels like real wood
Will not
warp or split
Any type of decking can be subject to minor
scratches and abrasions. Highwood decking can be restored to almost
new using wire wool!
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There is also significant recognition amongst suppliers that
householders want materials that have a great "look and feel" to
their outdoor products but don't want to spend their precious
leisure time on maintenance and replacement tasks.
it's
here that the Highwood product come into it's own. Not only does it
not need potentially harmful creosote, varnish or other preservative
to protect and enhance it in any way, it is also longer lasting and
maintenance free.
|  After | | | Any type of decking can be subject to minor scratches and
abrasions. Highwood decking can be restored to almost new using wire
wool! | | | About Highwood
Highwood consultants Ltd was originally
founded in 1995 by Ross Cooper, the originator of the production of
synthetic wood using extruded structural styrene foam. Ross was the
major shareholder until 16th July 2004 when he sold his majority
shareholding to the Hargreaves Family more famous for the successful
Matalan retailing organisation. Ross is still today a shareholder
and remains active within the business as a Technical Consultant.
Highwood
manufacture many types os styrene profiles and are prescent in many
enviroments throughout th eworld. Providing extrusion for the
building sector such as Cladding, Flooring, Fascias, Doors &
Fencing. They also provide shopfitting components such as display
stands, Ticket rails etc for the likes of Tesco, Marks & Spencer,
Homebase etc.
Highwood styrene extrusion was used in the
Magic Kingdom Disney Park, Florida.
|     | Addressing the enviromental crisis
Enviromental
pressure groups recognised long ago that the world has hit a
resource crisis; now all governments at international, national and
local level are taking legislative and practical action to preserve
and protect the environment for generations to come. And it's
critical that they do;
Here's why...
The
world's forests are in crisis. Appoximately half of the Earth's
original forest cover has been lost forever and, of the half that
remains, only around one tenth is protected, and most of this is
badly managed. Latest statistics show that an area the size of North
Carolina is lost to the hardwood forests each year - and the effect
is being seen in dramatic climate and other changes in the world's
people and animal populations. And whilst much work is being done in
the area of recycling, all the authorities recognise that we need to
do more - particularly where non bio - degradable materials like
plastics and polystyrene are concerned.
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Price
Mahogany Arched is the only standard stock item. All other profiles are
subject to minimum order quantities - please see below.
2310-N
Mahogany Arched Decking per 3.66 metre length - £19.39 Inc
VAT
Length 3.66 (12ft) x Width 0.10 (4") x Depth 20mm (.78") -
(equivalent to £5.30 per linear metre or £53.00 per SQM)
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Minimum order - 25 Lengths (9sqm)
* Above price does not include
delivery - POA
* Other colours ( Oak, Nut Brown, Lakeland Green)
are available subject to a minimum order of 135 lengths (49 sqm)
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100 x 20mm
| Solid Profile
100 x 20mm
| Mahogany | Nut Brown | Lakeland Green | Oak |
* Solid Decking also available (£27.78 per 3.66m Length)
subject to a minimum order of 96 lengths (35 sqm)
Working with
HIGHWOOD - this is a summary only, for a more detailed information
please go to www.highwood.uk.com/technical.html
It
is recommended that all fixings are made from stainless steel/brass or
are plated so as to retain the integrity of a long life, rot free
maintenance free system or product.
| MATERIAL | DETAIL | | General Machining |
It is important that all drills, tools and cutters used to drill,
cut or machine Highwood are kept very sharpe.
| | Sawing |
Circular blades with tungsten carbide tipped blades, with a tooth
pitch used for soft woods (i.e. 1-3 open type teeth per inch
crosscut with positive cant) have been found to be the most suitable
for use with Highwood. Saw speed should be between 2,000 and 4,000
rpm and the blade should be passed through the profile as quickly as
possible to avoid heat generation, whilst maintaining a qaulity cut.
| | Drilling |
Twist drills are the most suitable for Highwood but speeds and feeds
must be controlled to avoid melt of the swarf and clogging. Cordless
drills with speeds of 400 - 900 rpm are preferred to high - speed
drills.
| | Planning |
Whilst Highwood can be planed,sometimes to pleasant cosmetic effect,
the practice is not recommended because of reduction in strength,
which will result from the loss of the outside skin. Asymmetrical
removal of the outer skin is likely to cause bow and twist in the
section.
| | Routing |
Small longitudinal rebates mat be routed. To rout the groves,
standard sharp tungsten carbide tipped blades running at upto 22,000
rpm should be used.
| | Jointing And Fixing |
Finger type and mortice and tenon type joints can be made, using
standard wood working machinery, with the appropriate cutters, then
glued.
| | Screwing |
Twin flight, parrallel thread, coarse pitch screws similar to those
used with wooden particle boards or hi-low screws have been found to
be more suitable for use with Highwood than conventional taper
thread wood screws.
| | Nailing/Pinning/Stapling |
Nailing is not recommended for joining two or more pieces of
Highwood. If this type of fixing is required, e.g. to hold materials
in place whilst glue sets, then panel pins should be used. Stapling
has been found to be an effective method of joining thinner sections
of low density Highwood. Pneumatically powered guns should be used
on these types of fixings.
| | Solvent Fusion / Gluing |
Polystyrene cement has been found to be excellent for 'cold solvent
fusion' of Highwood. The use of double sided tape is also possible.
| | Surface Finishing & Repairs |
In the event of any rough edges or marks, use triple ' 0 ' steel
wool and a soft wax such as bees wax.
| | Cleaning |
This must be done using a dilute detergent solution. Solvents must
not be used.
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