The well-known proverb “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been truer than on Global Recycling Day, Saturday 18 March 2023. With over 8.3 billion metric tons of mostly single-use plastics manufactured globally since the start of its large-scale production in 1950, and only 9% ever recycled , the imperative to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle plastic has never been more urgent.
Eva-Last, South Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of composite building materials, is fortunate to enjoy special relationships with a great number of contractors who swear by using Eva-Last products given the all-round virtue and value of the materials. So what exactly do the experts think and why do they love Eva-Last?
Perhaps the most dramatic showcase for the Infinity range of composite decking can be found at the imposing Aberfoyle Lodge in the eastern highland tea plantations of Zimbabwe. The imposing Arches@Aberfoyle was designed by a leading Zimbabwean architect and incorporates a suspension bridge design that also includes a viewing deck, art gallery, and wedding venue
Home exterior projects across the country have been found to have the greatest return on investment for homeowners – far more than any interior improvements – according to a Zonda value report released in 2021. The most common way to improve the look and feel of a property is to install a deck, walkway or pergola.
Most of life’s greatest memories are made in the great outdoors – from romantic proposals on breath-taking viewing decks to heartfelt “I do’s” on rustic riverside gazebos, from fun in the sun at the poolside to après ski on the sundeck in Chamonix, from hearty family feasts on the outdoor patio, to long, lonely walks along winding beachfront promenades. The great outdoors undoubtedly provides the greatest backdrop for unforgettable good times.
The rapidly expanding market for composite decking and building materials has been driven by incredible advancements in technology. Where natural timber used to be the preferred material for aesthetically pleasing features such as decks, composites have superseded wood in both longevity of appearance and structural performance.
