Metals and Concrete
For street furniture the addition of a metal or concrete structure is often essential if you require easy timber part replacement combined with foot level wear resistance and structural integrity. Illustrated below are materials we regularly use with guidelines on their capabilities.
- Durability
Strong durable and resistant to corrosion, suitable for inland application but may develop staining where road salt is used.
- Finishes
may be polished or brushed or powder coated
- Lifespan
50 years
- Maintenance
None
- Recycled
widely
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Stainless Steel (304)
- Durability
Strong durable and resistant to corrosion, suitable for coastal but may develop staining
- Finishes
may be polished or brushed or powder coated, coastal applications will need regular decontamination
- Lifespan
50 years
- Maintenance
None
- Recycled
widely
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Stainless Steel (316)
- Durability
Strong durable and resistant to corrosion, suitable for coastal application
- Finishes
may be polished or brushed or powder coated, Lifespan 50 years
- Maintenance
None
- Recycled
widely
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Stainless Steel (Duplex)
- Durability
Strong and versatile but will need coating to control corrosion
- Finishes
may be galvanised and or powder coated.
- Lifespan
50 years
- Maintenance
dependent upon surface treatment
- Recycled
widely
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Mild Steel
- Durability
strong and durable
- Finishes
Smooth Mould finish, exposed aggregate, and honed finishes available
- Lifespan
100 year
- Maintenance
Occasional cleaning only
- Recycled
widely
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Precast Concrete
- Durability
Strong and versatile and develops a surface layer of corrosion in 1-3 years
- Finishes
Not required
- Lifespan
50 years
- Maintenance
Not required
- Recycled
widely
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Weathering or Corten Steel Metals
- Durability
Lightweight, strong, and versatile and develops a surface layer of corrosion when untreated
- Finishes
Can be anodised and or powder coated
- Lifespan
30 years
- Maintenance
Not required
- Recycled
widely
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Sheet Aluminium
- Durability
Lightweight, strong, and versatile and develops a surface layer of corrosion when untreated
- Finishes
Can be anodised and or powder coated
Lifespan 30 years
- Maintenance
Not required
- Recycled
widely
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Cast Aluminium (LM25)
- Durability
Heavy, strong, and versatile and develops a surface layer of corrosion or ‘patina’ when untreated
- Finishes
Patinated or waxed
- Lifespan
100’s years
- Maintenance
Not required
- Recycled
widely
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Cast Bronze (LG2)