Nowa Tech

Introducing NowaBatten

- 100% recycled mixed plastic as decking substructure material

NowaBatten is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional timber and steel used for decking substructure material. It is comprised of 100% recycled mixed plastics providing a corrosion resistant, maintenance-free alternative to traditional materials.

Nowa Tech encourages the use of materials for the substructure framework that will last at least as long as Nowa Tech PVC Composite decking planks. Too often, we have seen the premature corrosion and failure of inferior and incorrectly installed materials resulting in additional unnecessary repair costs.

Why NowaBatten?

We have all seen the waste pickers on dustbin collection day. Not only are waste pickers extremely organised and educated about the appearance of various types of plastics and other recyclables, but they also play an essential role in the economy of developing countries as a whole.

Using our 100% recycled plastic NowaBatten assists these informal waste collectors, resulting in wider collection networks, with a mandate for the collection of additional or new types of post-consumer waste – all resulting in employment opportunities.

South Africa produces over 2.4 million tons of plastic waste annually. South Africa’s latest recycling figures, published by Plastics SA in 2018, reported an input recycling rate of 46.3% for all plastic products, making South Africa a world leader in mechanical recycling.

Material properties

NowaBatten is environmentally friendly, maintenance-free and impervious to insects and fungi. Our 100% recycled plastic alternative to timber is waterproof and will not rot or rust. Preservative treatment before use is not required as our NowaBatten profiles will not crack or splinter.

NowaBatten is resistant to most fuels, acids, oils and chemicals and is extremely easy to clean using a high pressure washer.

The absence of timber in its composition does mean the material itself is not weight-bearing. Additional supports and a combination of materials can be used to achieve the required structural strength.

Nowa Batten profiles

NowaBatten is extremely versatile and available in various profiles. For decking and cladding framework, we recommend the following profiles: • 100x35x3500mm NowaBatten13 • 70x38x3600mm NowaBatten25 NowaBatten25 Joists with steel bearers & uprights

NowaBatten13 uprights, bearers & joists

Recent Projects Completed: (top)

NowaBatten25 in combination with steel uprights and bearers, for additional support and weight-carrying capacity.

Recent Projects Completed: (bottom)

NowaBatten13 was used for this residential pool deck. The entire framework including uprights, bearers and joists, was constructed using 100% recycled plastic battens in preparation for Nowa Tech PVC Composite Decking.

Projects In progress:

1436m² of NowaBatten25 on route to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

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