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.

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  • 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)

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  • 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)

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  • 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)

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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)

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  • 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)