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Using timber cladding for large-scale planters
Cladding timber onto steel is a good option to consider, when designing timber planters on a large scale for high-end commercial projects. Naturally beautiful, thermally insulating, and requiring minimal maintenance, timber can be a good choice for planters. There are many ways to create planters from timber, to suit a wide range of aestheticSpecifying planters for super-prime residential developments
Planting schemes for super-prime residential developments have particular design and specification challenges. This article explores factors to consider and gives tips on material specifications to ensure quality and keep costs under control1.4003-grade stainless steel - the unique advantages
An argument for why 1.4003-grade Stainless Steel should be much more widely specified for landscape products A. BACKGROUND Most specifiers are familiar with 304 and 316-grade Stainless Steels, and will know that they are extremely expensive, but have exceptional technical performance in terms of longevity and corrosion resistance. Many will alsoHow to design and specify tree planters
Key factors to consider when designing and specifying tree planters. Tree planters can be made to any size, shape or design / arrangement. However, above a certain size, production economics and logistical constraints dictate that the planter must be sectioned. If the project allows it, the most cost-effective way to specify planters is to specify sizes that can be produced from a singleGreening the grey: 5 benefits of planting in cities
Greening the grey: 5 benefits of planting in urban cities It’s part of our mission to get more people outside and green the grey in our cities and we know adding beautiful planters and softening an urban landscape are great ways to achieve this. They create colorful and welcoming spaces for communities that people want to spend time in and enjoyAdding balustrades, trellises or fencing to planters
Discover how integrating balustrades, trellising and fences into planters can reduce costs, increase usability and provide integrated safety for roof garden perimetersA guide to commercial container planting
This guide to container planting outlines, in a 10-step process, all essential requirements for a successful commercial planter installation. 1. Fill the bottom of the planters with an appropriate drainage layer. Prior to this step, if desired, the planters can be lined at the base with geotextile membrane, which will help to clean any waterWhy Planterline works for modern roof terrace systems
Weight, strength, versatility: why Planterline works for modern roof terrace systems In contemporary urban design, roof terraces are no longer an afterthought, they are essential spaces for relaxation, greenery and social connection. As these elevated environments continue to evolve, so does the demand for planter systems that are not onlyDesign options for planters on sloping or uneven ground
IOTA reviews the most commonly-specified design options for planters, to mitigate the challenge of sloping or uneven ground. Particularly in public realm, where surfaces are often set at an incline for drainage, a common question is how to design planters to mitigate the challenge of falls and uneven ground. As with so much in design, there are no perfect solutionsHow to integrate planters and bench seating
Discover how to integrate seating into planters. In addition to bespoke solutions, there are two generic techniques that can be applied to adapt existing planter designs without incurring excessive costs: offset cantilevered seating; and partially offset top-mounted seatingSurface decoration for sheet metal planters
Surface decoration for sheet metal planters A discussion of why, and how, the surfaces of sheet metal planters can be decorated, in support of different design objectives. A. Design rationale for surface decoration In most landscape schemes, the plants and trees are the stars of the show, and the planters’ role is to: serve the needs of the plantsDesigning large-scale planters in multiple sections
Bespoke manufacture in metal is the ideal choice when designing planters on a large scale. Production constraints and logistics demand that planters over a certain size will need to be split into more manageable units. Rather than abutting multiple smaller planters, fabricating a large planter in sections for on-site assembly is a much neater andCorten Steel – The facts and the unique benefits
Corten Steel – The facts and the unique benefits Corten Steel is a ‘Marmite’ material, and it is also widely misunderstood. In this article, we seek to separate the fact from the fiction; and to explain exactly why Corten Steel is a material to embrace when designing and specifying landscape projects. The Key Benefits of Corten Steel are: aSpecifying planters for coastal locations
Learn about the material, design and manufacturing factors to consider when specifying metal planters for use in coastal locations. Depending on the area of the country, the prevailing winds, and local topography, the coastal zone may end a few blocks from the ocean or it may extend many miles inland. There is a hierarchy of metals for this particular environmentWhen and how to specify movable planters
IOTA explains the design and functionality issues to consider when specifying that planters should be movable with in-built castors. There are basically two options, each with their pros and cons - lockable and non-lockable

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