Xylotek supplies wood for Rafter Walk--a 170-meter long boardwalk in London--featuring red Cumaru ha…
Traversing a new wetland habitat in the old Surrey Docks, Rafter Walk, the Canada Water boardwalk, is London’s first major pedestrian water-crossing since the Millennium Bridge. All photos © Luke Hayes With deck and balustrade made of durable Cumaru hardwood stained a vibrant red, the 170m-long structure forms the eye-catching centrepiece of British Land’s redevelopment in South-East London. Bristol-based timber specialists, and TDUK members, Xylotek delivered the bridge to architect Asif Khan’s design, working as subcontractors to civil contractor Galldris.…