Street furniture is the cornerstone of a modern comfortable, welcoming public space. A park with benches, a woodland with picnic tables or a town centre with seating areas; all of these are enhanced by the pleasant addition of furniture. At EcoChoice, we are proud to deliver sustainable, FSC-certified timber to local councils and communities looking to make their space more attractive with timber seating.
Timber Street Furniture
When choosing the main material for street furniture, designers often turn to timber. Naturally durable and hard-wearing, it offers an environmental solution for public spaces which does not need a whole lot of maintenance and is easy to work with. A yearly check-up is more than enough to keep timber looking its best for decades to come.
It also adds more warmth than plastic or steel, which can be hard on the eye and aesthetically unwelcoming. Timber is pleasant and charming, lending plenty of character to the area it occupies. When weathered, some species can also take on a beautiful silver hue, making the wood look even better with age and blending it seamlessly with the natural landscape.
EcoChoice Hardwood Timber
If you are planning street furniture construction, we can deliver sustainably sourced hardwood timber such as Cumaru, Ipe, Opepe and others. Before delivery, we can have the timber cut, planed and moulded to fit the designer’s vision, which makes bringing your furniture to life that much easier. Pre-drilling is also available for easy and efficient installation on-site, preventing excess disturbance to the public.
Suitable Timber Species For Street Furniture
As timber experts, our team at EcoChoice are always happy to help our clients find the perfect species for their project. Looking at your project specifications, we will match you with a timber which suits your furniture’s aesthetic, can withstand the elements and is durable enough for constant use.
Some of the species we usually recommend for these projects include:
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Iroko
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Oak
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Opepe
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Cumaru
All these are classified as Durability Class 1, making them the toughest timber available for outdoor furniture use. Hardy and strong, we can also treat all the timber to be fire resistant to meet strict safety regulations.
Source Sustainable Timber With EcoChoice
When you choose to purchase sustainably sourced timber, you are choosing to protect wildlife, respect local habitats and fight deforestation. Many eco-friendly forests also support local communities, tying in environmental conservation with ethical practices for a situation where everybody wins.
Find Out More About Street Furniture Timber
If you are undertaking a street furniture construction project and are looking for timber, we will help you get the job done. Our team of experts are always ready to match your specifications to the right timber species, helping you get the materials you need quickly to keep your build on schedule. Get in touch with us today to find out more and make the EcoChoice.
