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  PERGOLAS Pergolas are freestanding or attached outdoor structures made of vertical posts that support a crossbeam or latticework, often used for walkways, patios, or as decorative garden features. Types of Pergolas: Freestanding Pergolas: Independent structure not attached to any other building. Typically used to define a garden area or outdoor living space.                                              Image 1: Free standing pergola (2 posts). Attached Pergolas (Wall-mounted): Attached to the side of a building, such as a house or a fence. Used as a transitional space between the indoors and outdoors.                                                                            ...

GABIONS Gabions -  are popular outdoor structures used in landscaping, construction, and garden design. They each have different types and dimensions based on their intended use and materials. Here’s an overview of both:                                                          Image 1: Gabion made of wire Gabions are wire mesh cages filled with rocks, stones, or other materials, often used for retaining walls, landscaping, erosion control, or aesthetic purposes. Types of Gabions: Rectangular Gabions (Standard Rectangular): Most common, used for walls and embankments. Typically made of galvanised steel or PVC-coated wire.                                    Image 2: Gabion used as an embankment.                 ...

                                                                  CONCRETE                                     Image 1: Concrete furniture Concrete is a composite material made up of several key ingredients: Cement : A binder that holds everything together. Portland cement is the most common type used in concrete production. Aggregates : These are the solid materials that make up most of the concrete's volume. Aggregates include: Fine aggregates (such as sand) Coarse aggregates (such as gravel or crushed stone) Water : Reacts with the cement to form a chemical bond, creating the hardened material known as concrete. Admixtures (optional): Chemical agents added to alter the properties of the concrete, such as accelerating or slowing th...

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERPETUAL PAVEMENTS AND OPEN GRADED POROUS ASPHALT. The difference between perpetual pavement and open-graded porous asphalt (OGPA) lies in their design, intended functions, and the specific areas where they are used. Here's a deeper look into each type, their uses, and typical mixtures. 1. Perpetual Pavement                                         Image 1: Perpetual Paving cross section. Purpose & Function: Perpetual pavement is designed for long-term durability, aiming to minimise the need for costly and frequent maintenance by having a multilayered structure that resists cracking and other forms of damage over time. It is specifically designed to resist rutting, fatigue cracking, and thermal cracking, and its main goal is to ensure long-term performance with minimal maintenance. Mixture: Perpetual pavement typically consists of multiple layers , in...

  PLASTICS                                                        Image 1: Various types of plastics                                                                               What Are Plastics? Plastics are a group of synthetic materials made from a variety of polymers, which are long chains of molecules derived from fossil fuels (such as petroleum or natural gas) or renewable resources. Plastics are versatile, durable, and can be moulded into various shapes, making them widely used in a range of applications, from packaging to construction and beyond. Origin of Plastics Plastics were first developed in the late 19...

                                                                                                                                       TIMBER When choosing timber for landscape furniture, cladding, and raised walkways in the United Kingdom, it's important to select a type of wood that is durable, resistant to the elements, and suitable for the environment. Here are some of the best types of timber to use, along with the reasons why they are well-suited for outdoor applications:                     ...