3rd January 2006

ACCESS ALL AREAS THROUGH DECKING SOLUTION

Leading timber-decking range Arbordeck™ was specified for the construction of a user-friendly decking area and access ramp at The Plough Inn in Caunton, Newark.

Dating back to the late sixteenth century, the pub now boasts an 8m x 8m decked dining area specially designed by the Mansfield deck-building company and Timber Decking Association member Distinctive Landscapes. The decking, with its grooved board finish, contemporary handrails and chamfered spindles, creates a pleasant and spacious eating area for all customers including those with disabilities or mobility challenges.

The timber decking solution has skilfully converted a sloping lawned area into a welcoming and accessible facility that will help increase weekend and evening business. Arbordeck™ materials were also used to construct an access ramp to eliminate steep steps leading from the car park to the pub entrance and gardens, providing a more inclusive environment for wheelchair-users.

Decking is cost-effective and can be used for awkward and uneven sites, whilst complementing the surrounding landscape. The material's flexibility makes it easy to install with minimal site disruption. Its suitability for ramp and wheelchair access combined with its visual, textural and environmental qualities also account for its rising popularity within the leisure sector.


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