Versatility that inspires: How timber composite responds to modern design challenges

Timber composite, also known as wood-plastic composite (WPC), will be one of the most important products in the future of construction because of its ability to replace traditional building materials without sacrificing quality or appearance. High-end WPC products allow architects and designers to achieve the natural appearance of timber without some of its inherent limitations. However, the creative potential and versatility of timber composite is sometimes underestimated.

Versatility that Inspires: How Timber Composite Responds to Modern Design Challenges takes a close look at the architectural benefits of timber composite and the properties that make it one of the most versatile building materials on the market. Over the last half century, due to requiring less maintenance than treated wood, the application of WPCs has expanded into both structural and non-structural applications. With a growing selection of styles, profiles and finishes, it has gradually been used to replace traditional wood products, particularly in relation to outdoor decking, railings, fencing, cladding, ceilings, and furniture.

Since 2004, NewTechWood has been at the forefront of the design and manufacture of wood-plastic composite products to enhance outdoor living. Today, they offer timber composite products that are not only extremely hard wearing, but also have a natural timber look. It is the combination of these two qualities that makes NewTechWood composite one of the most versatile building materials available.

• With the right composite, you can get the aesthetic benefits of timber without the maintenance drawbacks.
• In addition to cladding, decking, and fencing, there are opportunities for new WPC applications like ceilings, windows, and flooring that can effectively promote the "next generation" of green construction.

Download this whitepaper to learn about how you can use composite timber to complement or enhance any exterior or interior design.