Case study – Travelodge car park, Heathrow Brief Situated in Slough, the car park was constructed for a new Travelodge located just 350 yards from one of Europe’s busiest airport terminals, Heathrow T5. The large, plain and square two storey concrete structure offers 154 spaces to the hotel’s visitors. Cumaru – a Brazilian hardwood – was specifi ed on the site to brighten up the construction with its unique, dark red visual characteristics. Solution Cumaru has a density nearly three times higher than Red Cedar. As part of its service to contractors, Vincent Timber supplied the installers on site, with timber components pre-cut to length, ready to be used. These different sized lengths were then incorporated into a distinctive wave-like design. Benefi ts As a hardwood, Cumar

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