Street Furniture
What colours are avaliable?
Depending on the material, various standard colours are available. View the Street Furniture colours page for more information.
Does cast iron rust?
Cast iron will rust if not maintained, for example, if the paint is chipped leaving the surface of the product exposed.
What is the difference between Grade 304 and Grade 316 stainless steel?
Grade 304 is used as standard on our range of stainless steel products. It is ideal for where there is less risk of sodium chloride and contamination.
Grade 316 stainless steel is ideal waterside and coastal areas where there is a high level of sodium chloride in the air. View Stainless Steel Grades for more information.
Bollards
What colours are available?
Bollards are available in a range of colours, view our standard colours. Non standard colours may include a surcharge.
What are the different types of fixing options?
Bollards are available with the following fixing options:
Root fixed – A permanent fixing, often used in anti-ram situations
Base plated – Often used where excavation may not be possible, or where a concrete base already exists
Telescopic – Provides periodic access without requirements for storage
Removable – Provides periodic access but requires storage when not in use. Additional ground fixing socket may be supplied.
What is the difference between ductile and cast iron?
Cast iron is brittle, ductile contains copper and magnesium, which changes the properties of the bollard. The bollard will bend rather than shatter or snap on impact.
Ductile iron is 35% more expensive than cast iron.
What types of materials are bollards available in?
Cast iron, ductile, mild steel, polyurethane, concrete, stainless steel, recycled plastic and timber.
Benches & Seats
Which seats are best suited to areas which are prone to vandalism?
Not all seats are vandal resistant. Recycled plastic slats are prone to fire damage as are timber seats which would not withstand a prolonged direct attack. Mild steel seats are best suited to areas of vandalism.
What is the normal sitting height of a seat?
The nominal sitting height of the seat varies depending on the type of seat. A typical height is 450mm. Out benches range from 420mm-520mm.
Tree Protection
What is the largest tree grille available?
The large grille is approximately 2000mm square.
What is the smallest tree grille available?
The smallest grille available in our current range is 700mm square.
How are tree guards attached?
On Broxap systems, the tree frame is supplied with lugs to which the guard is bolted. If a tree guard is not required the frame is supplied without lugs.
A guard may be fitted at a later date but would be supplied with spiked legs which simply stick into the ground.
Buderus systems use a clip arrangement which secure the guard to the grille itself.
Can a tree grille be fitted after a tree has been planted?
Yes, by utilising detachable central supports on a medium duty frame.