Application of WPC Materials in Landscape Engineering

In recent years, with the protection of the environment and the promotion of healthy and rapid development in the gardening and greening industry, adhering to the intensive, energy-saving, and ecological sustainable development path has become a major and urgent task. As a new type of material that is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, circular, and low-carbon, WPC materials fully meet the needs of new urbanization construction, gradually become widely used in garden landscapes and become the preferred material.

Application of WPC material pavement

Outdoor pavement is a common way to use open space as an extension of architectural space, and it is widely used in garden construction. Choosing wood as a pavement material is mainly to meet people's dual needs for function and spirit. Although ordinary natural wood can achieve good landscape effects, the open space of the garden makes it more susceptible to the influence of natural environment, and it is prone to deformation, corrosion, and fading. The use of WPC materials can effectively reduce maintenance costs in the later period, thus achieving energy-saving effects. Common pavements in garden construction include steps, platforms, etc. When applying WPC materials to step pavement, it is mainly used as a pedal. The material thickness should be higher than 30mm to form a comfortable road surface texture. The common installation methods are divided into two types: flat ground anchorage and overhead installation. Flat ground anchorage installation is to anchor the board on the foundation, which is suitable for straight or slightly sloping roads. Overhead installation connects the board with steel structure longitudinal beams, which is mainly used on roads with large slopes or mountain climbing roads. Hollow design can be used in overhead installation to allow people to experience the magnificence of nature through visual senses and have a good immersive experience.

Application of WPC material facilities

The facilities in landscape gardening mainly serve the functions of rest, safety, and appreciation. Common ones include railings, seats, and signs. The sturdy and durable characteristics of WPC materials can be used for the above facilities instead of other materials, which not only reduces construction costs but also has advantages such as comfortable use and high integration with natural landscapes. When applying WPC materials to railings, column and grid design should be considered. The spacing of the columns can form a certain psychological suggestion for people. When using benches along the road, attention should be paid to the consistency of the material color with the pavement to create an integrated landscape effect. When used as a sign, WPC materials have the advantages of lower construction costs and stronger plasticity. It is recommended to render the color of the sign separately, use low-brightness material colors, and highlight the information in white to facilitate people to quickly identify the sign and its content.