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| Meerdink (uk) Ltd Bridges and Walkways |
| Ekki is the ideal hardwood for building bridges because of its superior strength and natural durability, also much less wood is required than alternative timbers, which in turn means that by using Ekki reduces the pressure on the forests of the world |
As an active conservation measure imposed by the Governments of exporting countries Ekki trees are selectively logged and only the logging of mature, large diameter trees is permitted.
Small diameter Ekki trees have no commercial value, therefore many more trees will grow to maturity and sustain the species. More trees remain in the forest than are removed.
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Some bridges are manufactured in kit form from Ekki timber, these are ideal for spanning small streams and gullies in the open countryside. When in contact with the earth Ekki hardwood can last for over 25 years
The beauty of Ekki hardwood is that it requires no preservative treatment and is therefore environmentally friendly, and at the end of its life does not cause a disposal problem because of any outside treatment.
Ekki is also ideal for the building of forest walkways and pedestrian footbridges, this is because of its long service life and extremely slow natural decay, with immunity to many types of fungi.
Please note: 'Bridges designed and manufactured by CTS Ltd, Huddersfield.'
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