Winter-Proof Public Seating: Why Local Authorities are Upgrading to Kedel Recycled Plastic.

As UK councils prepare public parks, town centres and green spaces for the harsh winter months, maintaining street furniture becomes a costly challenge.

Traditional timber benches and picnic tables frequently deteriorate during freezing weather. Water penetrates the wood, expands during frost, and causes splitting, rotting and structural failure, creating safety liabilities and expensive repair bills.

Kedel Recycled Plastic Seating provides a permanent, winter-proof solution for public spaces. Manufactured from 100% recycled British waste, it delivers significant operational and financial benefits throughout the winter season:

• Zero Frost Damage: The material absorbs no moisture, meaning it cannot freeze, crack, split or warp. Benches maintain their structural integrity year-round and are unaffected by freeze-thaw cycles.
• Algae and Slip Resistance: The non-porous surface resists the growth of moss, mould and algae, helping seating remain clean, safe and slip-resistant during damp and icy conditions.
• Immediate Use After Rain: Unlike timber, which can remain damp and waterlogged for days, recycled plastic is completely impervious to water. A quick wipe removes surface moisture or frost, making the seating instantly usable.
• Low Maintenance and Vandal Resistant: Recycled plastic never requires painting, staining or chemical treatments. It is highly resistant to graffiti, scratches and vandalism, allowing maintenance teams to focus on other winter priorities such as gritting and public safety.

By investing in Kedel's British-manufactured seating, local authorities can reduce lifetime maintenance costs, improve public safety, support sustainability objectives and protect long-term budgets.

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