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Unique Garden
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Metal Planters, Firepits and
Benches
What kind of
metal is used to make these products? How long will they last
outside?
Our metal garden Planters, Firepits, and Benches are made out of 14-gage mild steel. 14-gage is
approximately 1/16 of an inch thick. According to US Steel,
the rate of deterioration of unfinished steel in an exterior
environment is the loss of 1/2 the thickness, or 1/32 of an
inch, in ten years. Therefore, one could assume 18-20 years
before any rusting through could occur.
How do your containers drain?
All of our containers come with drain holes and intend on being directly planted in. It is not necessary to use grow pots, however, some of the designs have been fit with interior shelves to hold grow pots and saucers or to reduce the amount of soil needed to fill the containers if one chooses to do so.
Drainage Fittings: All containers that drain onto the surface can create “Tea-staining”. This is a process in which the soil minerals stain the drainage water and the surface below. At an additional charge, Ore can customize special fittings hidden in the pots interior to plumb drainage off and away of these sensitive surfaces and eliminate standing water.
What is the
Natural Rust finish?
The natural rust finish begins at the time the product
is created and will continue to oxidize/rust to its own
unique finish depending on its environment. At first the rust
appears powdery on the surface, but over time the rust will
penetrate into the steel and evolve into a hard scale texture
that is actually etched into the surface of the metal. During
this transition some color transfer of the rust can take
place. Therefore we do not recommend placing our non powder
coated metal garden products on porous light colored surfaces,
but it depends on the individuals sensitivity to this
process. We would however, recommend the powder coat rust
finish. It is made up of a 4 color matte finish, depicting a
believable faux rust
finish.
What is powder
coating and why do you use it?
Powder coating is the best method available for our
14-gage steel containers. Our pots are degreased and primed
with a rust inhibited zinc primer. This is then baked on at
400 degrees. The color is applied and baked on again at 400
degrees. Longevity of powder coating depends on the
environment where it is used.
Are your fire pits equipped for
natural gas?
Yes indeed. Both of our fire pits Item #323 and #311,
are ready for natural gas installation. Our designer had this
in mind when creating these products. For those interested in
the natural gas, we actually offer Fire pit gas kits that
include: control valve, gas diffuser, and flexible gas line.
Everything needed for a licensed plumber to hook up to an
existing gas line or propane. The gas kit is an extra charge
and can be purchased for additional costs.
*Disclaimer: Yard Art Firepits are not
home heating devices. Our firepits are to be used for outdoor decoration
only.All uses with the actual flame are at the risk of the purchaser. Yard Art is not
responsible for any damages to persons or property due to
inflammable use of this
decoration.
Are there more
powder coat colors available, or just the ones shown on the
color palette?
Yes, there are more colors available, at an additional
charge we can match just about any powder coat if given a
sample.
Can I have a metal Garden Planter
custom made to fit my specific needs?
Absolutely. Any of
our metal garden planters can be custom made to meet a
specific size at an additional cost. If you know the
dimensions you need, you can email us at help@uniquegardendecor.com , or
you can call us at (925) 487-7166. We would be happy to write
up an estimate and get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
Please keep in mind that all of these metal garden planters,
firepits, and benches are created by an artist and made by
hand, custom prices reflect the skill and detail put into each
piece.
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