uPVC is now recognised as a sustainable option when it comes to fenestration products, with the Liniar range leading the way in its environmental credentials.
As a company, Liniar continually strives to improve its environmental performance and reduce its carbon footprint, and has even developed new products to avoid wastage and create opportunities to re-use the uPVC offcuts that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
The company is proud of its record of ZERO operational wastage, with 100% of production waste uPVC (around 1,200 tonnes per year) re-ground at its in-house recycling facility before being formulated into new products.
Liniar’s plastic piling
The Liniar plastic piling range is ideal for use by farmers, forestry commissions and environmental protection bodies for a variety of reasons.
Organisations such as the National Trust and the Environment Agency are using Linair’s plastic piling extensively in areas of natural beauty, not only because of its environmentally friendly qualities, but also because of the many other benefits it offers.
The entire range of Liniar plastic piling is made from 100% lead-free recycled plastic, promoting sustainability and cutting down on waste.
Liniar’s plastic piling doesn’t rot or rust, making it far friendlier to the surroundings than steel. Neither does it leach chemicals into the water, therefore there’s no harm to the natural habitat.
Because Liniar’s plastic piling is manufactured from uPVC it doesn’t require any maintenance once it’s been installed, and because it doesn’t rot or rust it won’t ever need to be replaced.
The lightweight nature of Liniar’s plastic piling means that it can be easily carried to site without harming the surrounding land. The natural beauty of the area won’t be disrupted by vehicles needing to gain access to deliver a heavy alternative product.
There’s no need for mechanical handling for installation either in soft ground conditions. A driving cap and a rubber mallet is all that’s required.
Liniar piling can also be used for newt fencing, also known as amphibian fencing or drift fencing – used to fence off areas where protected species such as the Great Crested Newt may be at risk.
The short video below was kindly supplied by the Northumberland Trust and shows the simple installation of Liniar’s lightweight recycled uPVC plastic piling at a site on Boddle Moss, Simonside.
A team of volunteers from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Northumberland National Park carried the lightweight piling to site, where they were able to install it quickly into the soft ground using a mallet.
With kind thanks and acknowledgement to the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, the Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines AONB Partnership, who fund this work.
(Please note, different applications for piling may require different installation methods, so machinery may be needed in other circumstances).
Free CPD training on the Liniar piling range is available – just contact us on 01332 883900 to arrange a visit.
To find out more uses for Liniar plastic piling and fencing, please download the brochures, where you’ll also discover other technical information.
If you’d like to know more, please contact us – our experts can assist you in finding the most suitable piling or fencing for your specific needs.
