Sudstech surface provides safe garden for war veteran
Sudstech resin bound surfacing system was used by the team at ITV’s Love Your Garden programme to provide an accessible garden for a war veteran who lost both legs in an Afghanistan bomb attack.
Langford Direct was approached by programme producer Brian Hawtin earlier this year. He was looking for suppliers to offer their products and services free of charge for the garden makeover, which was shown on ITV last week. Langford Direct was delighted to be given a chance to contribute to such a worthwhile cause and provided its patented SUDs compliant surfacing system.
Programme host Alan Titchmarsh explained how Nathan Cumberland had been unable to use his garden as it had many different levels and uneven surfaces, which presented potentially dangerous trip hazards. The aim was to provide a new garden that Nathan and his family would be able to enjoy safely. The plan included pathways and a patio area.
Sudstech was ideal for the project because of its non-slip properties. The designers choose Tweed stone blend to perfectly complement the planting and the gabion features.
Because of Nathan’s disability, the design team specified that the surface they chose should require the bare minimum of maintenance. Sudstech integral rubber subbase is designed to be slightly flexible in allowing grit and dirt to work its way through the surface as it is used. This means that there is very little chance of weeds establishing, leaving Nathan and his family more time to enjoy the fabulous garden that Alan and his team designed.
Every square centimetre of Sudstech is a soakaway; the surface holds water until it can percolate through to the ground. Because of this additional drainage is unnecessary, further reducing the potential for trips and falls.
Due to its anti-slip surface, Sudstech is used in many hospitals where patients have restricted mobility - for instance fracture clinics and dementia gardens. The patented system comprising a recycled tyre sub-base which allows water to filter back into the ground ensuring it remains free from standing water.
The surface is tested at the British Research Establishment to withstand the freeze-thaw cycle without damage, something that resin surfaces installed on to either concrete or tarmac is prone to suffer.
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