Manor House specialises in creating timber and steel planters tailored to the unique specifications of each project.

Timber is a popular choice as it offers natural beauty, thermal insulation and low maintenance requirements. Manor House is often chosen for high-end projects that require expensive hardwoods, exceptional finish quality and long-term timber stability. The planters are typically large in scale, requiring them to be split into manageable units for on-site assembly.

The benefits of timber cladding

These projects also have complex design integration requirements, such as substrate support fastenings, edge protections, irrigation systems, drainage systems, adjustable feet and lighting.

The contractual terms for such projects are commensurate with their value, and extended warranties apply. When it comes to using timber cladding for planters, there are several benefits to consider. The timber cladding is securely fastened to a structural planter in a material that is strong, stable, waterproof and can be manufactured to fine design tolerances, such as steel. In this design solution, the timber is not purely decorative, but also contributes to the overall rigidity of the structure and its thermal insulation properties.

Thinner timbers can be used to save costs, particularly when using hardwoods. The inner steel planter is responsible for maintaining the structure and finish. Steel is a much more precise, strong and flexible material that works better for complex design integration and on-site assembly. Finally, the technical performance of the steel underpins the contractual warranties for these high-end projects.