3: Plastic wood' for ROW structures

27/09/2024 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
3: Plastic wood' for ROW structures

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Glass or fibre reinforced plastic has been around a while, with cautious consideration for use in ROW furniture. Early experiences in the 90s had finger posts bowing in the sun, and bridge deck boards springing from their fixings. Much has improved, but there are still downsides, along with the obvious lack of rot and supposed longevity and reduced maintenance commitment. How does it stack up in practice?The views of speakers and the presenter are not necessarily those of IPROW. Nothing in any IPROW podcast should be taken as legal advice or used beyond the context of the podcast. The podcast is aimed at IPROW's members, a knowledgeable audience, though not expressly limited to them.Find out more about membership of IPROWIPROW is the Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management, which was established in 1986 as the membership organisation representing professionals involved in the management of public rights of way and access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers (and then called the Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers).It has grown into an active and dynamic network providing advice, training, advocacy and networking to its members.Mission StatementTo represent and promote the views and interests of members, raise professional standards, encourage the exchange of ideas and information in public rights of way and access management, and foster communication and co-operation between related bodies.