Author: Kevin Skerman
Paths and Ramps
Mini-mesh can be deployed fast to make a path or ramp – on ground or on joists. For more info see Mesh Panels in “Currently for sale” menu section
Step Treads
With the high cost of wood and concrete step treads, composite step treads can offer a safe and durable alternative. Commonly used in industry, and in public areas, these have superior slip resistance and will not corrode or rot.
Screen dividers from old fence panels
Flourish PYO Community Garden received some old wooden picket fence panels which leaders wanted to utilize as free-standing screen/dividers around the southern side of the garden. A pedestal system was devised (utilizing old composite crossarms kindly refurbished by West Toowoomba Mens Shed) as a sturdy mounting for the panels, and garden seating was also incorporated…
Bench seats for Community Garden
Volunteers at Flourish PYO Community Garden were in need of moveable seating places around the garden. These needed to be sturdy and not prone to being knocked over or stolen, so a design was applied using old composite crossarms. These were painted and the benches assembled by members of West Toowoomba Mens Shed. A true…
Currently for sale – hand made unique designs by StepUp Composites
Potplant stands and potting benches
An attractive and highly functional feature on the patio or in the garden. Fully resistant to the weather and having complete drainage, these can be made to custom size and configuration. Single versions can go against a wall or fence, and double versions can be free-standing and accessed from both sides. They can be made…
Brick fence post repair/reinforcement
A repair was made to a damaged brick fence/letterbox at a driveway entrance. The bricks had been broken along a line at about ground level with one brick coarse remaining on the underground foundation. An 8mm thick piece of flat fibre composite material was bonded to span across the break line on front and back…
Fence Posts
Straight and strong – utilizing factory seconds from the production of electrical crossarms, these fence posts are in place for the long term. Resistant to rust, rot and termites, they can be driven or concreted into the ground. Rails other fittings are easily attached by coarse thread 14G batten-type screws. 100×100 and 125×125 are the…
Playground bench seats
Stable but light weight – these simple but attractive bench seats are made from 100% fibre composite material and assembled with stainless steel screws.
Pergola
A great looking, robust and long lasting addition to a previously uninviting open patio. Assembled onsite by one person from a premade/pre-painted kit using our 100x75x5mm Rectangular Hollow Section, concealed all-composite brackets and matching coloured screws. Extremely strong, but light weight. Free of corrosion, rot and termite attack.