EverythingPlants.co.uk the website of Bannister Hall Plants Nursery & Landscaping Supplies Centre is now a premier retailer of the revolutionary, virtually natural, wood decking by Millboard, which offers the perfect solution for any commercial or residential outdoor project.
The go-to destination for specimen trees, shrubs and plants as well as all landscaping materials, for Bannister Hall becoming a Millboard retailer significantly enhances the company’s quality-led, product portfolio. Operating for more than two decades, Bannister Hall is a family-run business, dedicated to environmentally ethical business practices and to providing a first-rate customer service. Eco-friendly and of exceptional quality, Millboard products align perfectly with this ethos as Alan Lovell, MD at Bannister Hall Ltd, explains: “Millboard products are highly innovative and truly superior to other types of decking in terms of durability, variety and quality. The range will sit perfectly alongside our new Spanish porcelain tiles and natural stone paving ranges within our landscaping store. Millboard truly has the beauty of natural wood but without the maintenance downside.” A LITTLE GARDEN INSPIRATION? Many people use the bottom of the garden to store tools and hide things they don’t want near the house. It is often a less visited, neglected part of the garden. So how about giving the bottom of your garden a makeover and making it a destination space? A tranquil space tucked away is an excuse to wander down a path or tiptoe barefoot across a lawn, a chance to decompress in nature. Time outdoors enjoying nature is good for mental health and ideal for reinvigorating the senses when taking a break from working from home. JOURNEY Part of the pleasure of reaching a destination is the journey – this can be so much more than a straight path cut through a lawn. A thoughtfully designed transitional space can really add to the effect of a journey, an archway with a climbing rose, a screen of scrambling ivy or a narrow-shaded passageway. A curved decking path can look sensational. ARRIVAL A raised decking area at the bottom of your garden with a different colour border really makes a feature out of it and gives the impression of it being an extra room. SHADE If you’re going to sit outside, and particularly if you are dining, you will definitely need some shade from the sun and shade can often shield a seating area from the cold wind too. Covered decking areas are very practical – a wraparound slatted design can be softened with climbing plants. Go dark with decking to complete the look. Millboard’s Enhanced Grain decking in Burnt Cedar has sophisticated warm brown and black tones. Pergolas are a timeless method of providing respite from the midday sun – any manner of plants can be used to climb up and across to provide shade. Sail shades and awnings are a cheerful option – combine with Weathered Oak decking in Driftwood for a tranquil, holiday feel. Or if you prefer a painted look, without the bother of having to paint, take a look at Brushed Basalt, Millboard’s most authentic painted-wood-look decking available. Add a bistro heater in the cooler months to extend the outdoor season. Shade doubles up as privacy as well – a row of bamboo can also work and provides pleasant sound and movement in the wind. Take care to choose wisely and take precautions against it spreading too much. REAL WOOD LOOK Millboard is virtually indistinguishable from natural real wood, it has all the aesthetic benefits, without the upkeep and it’s hand-moulded from natural timbers. The decking uses a unique material unrivalled across the globe which consistently out-performs natural timber and composite decking.The Weathered Oak range, for example is moulded from over a century-old oak board and the Enhanced Grain range is exquisitely rendered from refined timber and hand-coloured in true-to-life tonal shades. WHY CHOOSE MILLBOARD? • It’s resistant to algae, unlike wood, there is no protein content to assist algal growth within the boards.• It’s also environmentally friendly as the base materials have low impact on global warming.• Millboard is hygienic as it has a non-porous surface that is easy to clean for spills and deposits.• It has UV and weathering stability and has been tested in most weathers and temperatures so remains UV stable.• The boards are slip resistant with a high grip surface which is much safer than wood, especially in the wet.• It’s lightweight making it easy to handle and install.• Millboard is low maintenance and resists stains from food or drinks spills and algae growth.• It benefits from lost-head fixing – Durafix fixings are virtually hidden beneath the unique Lastane surface.• Millboard is moulded from real oak – not extruded like most composites. • It doesn’t warp or rot like real wood.• It’s splinter free – no wood content means absolutely no splinters.• Millboard has a low carbon footprint – it’s independently and UKAS accredited to the ISO 14064-1 Verified Carbon Footprint Assurance Mark. SELECTION AND VISUALISATION Choosing your Millboard decking is a significant decision and one that you will want to get right. At Bannister Hall, the team makes it easy with free samples sent to your home and a wide range of Millboard decking to view and choose in-store. n Bannister Hall can also arrange ‘approved expert’ installation of all Millboard products. Contact the team today to discover more about Millboard decking and cladding.
