GARDEN DESIGN
PROTECTING AND ENHANCING ARCHITECTURAL
LANDSCAPE FEATURES
WITH POWDERTECH FINISHES
Powdertech Evolution – ‘ Diamond mine ’
Powdertech Evolution - ‘ Sahara ’
With sustainability and recyclability high on the agenda , metal is becoming a popular choice for decorative outdoor features in residential and commercial landscapes . Combining metal with the latest in powder coated finishes offers an exciting range of colours and textures to designers and landscape architects .
Lightweighting in landscape architecture Using metal in the design of landscaping features has many advantages . Abundant and recyclable aluminium is a ductile metal that can easily be shaped into complex forms without risk of breaking . It is lightweight , compared to stone , terracotta and wood , and offers advantages for energy saving in handling and transport . Items such as planters , screening , sheds , water features and outdoor furniture , traditionally made in heavier materials , can all be designed in metal and coated with Powdertech finishes to faithfully represent the natural materials . Powder coatings themselves have low environmental impact . Unlike wet paint they contain no volatile organic compounds , halogens or heavy metals . They are easy to maintain and clean – all that is needed is a wash down with water every 6-12 months , depending on the location .
Powdertech Evolution - Copper mine ’
The appeal of weathered metal The appearance of weathered metal works particularly well in outdoor urban environments , presenting an attractive and resilient appearance . Powdertech has been at the forefront of this trend with our ‘ Evolution ’ range , reflecting the beautiful patination effects which occur naturally on metals if left exposed – except in this case the metal is not exposed , but protected by the powder coating . Powdertech ‘ Rust ’ finishes are frequently chosen by clients as a preferred alternative to Corten steel since they offer the valuable benefits of high performance corrosion resistance , reaction to fire rating A2-s1 , d0 and excellent colour stability without any water run-off staining onto groundworks or water features . The images accompanying this article are all Powdertech ‘ Evolution ’ finishes .
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