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| Product Care & Information |
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All obbligato products are made to order with a manufacturing time of 4 to 6 weeks depending on material availability.
The following information is supplied to assist you with making an informed decision about which items will suit your needs. Something to think about - if your vehicle is left outdoors and
never washed, letting corrosive elements settle on the surface for an indefinite period of time, you will not be surprised if it deteriorates and rusts.
The same applies to any item - the lifespan of the planters and furniture will be dramatically increased with regular cleaning. |
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| Stainless steel planters |
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The standard
stainless steel planters are made of 304 or 430 grade
stainless steel - but 316 marine grade stainless steel can
be supplied on request which is recommended if the planters
are to be used near the sea.
The 304 grade
stainless steel is recommended for interior or exterior use
(depending on the prevalence to rust in the environment).
The 430 grade stainless steel is specifically produced for interior use in
areas where rust is not prevalent. It is important to keep the stainless steel clean and free from any corrosive residue to avoid rust problems.
More info about caring for your stainless
steel products -
http://www.askzn.co.za/tech/tech_cleaning.htm |
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| Copper & Aluminium planters |
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The copper and aluminium planters require a great deal of maintenance to keep them highly
polished. They can be used inside or outside, but if used outdoors both metals will need an immense amount of polishing to keep the original factory shine.
We recommended using stainless steel instead of the Aluminium planters if the idea of less maintenance appeals to you.
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Perspex planters |
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The Perspex plant pots are made of fragile material and the stainless steel components are 430
grade stainless steel. This is strictly an interior product.
Perspex is prone to scratching if mishandled and it is important to keep the stainless steel clean and free from corrosive residue to avoid any rust problems. |
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Steel planters |
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The standard steel planters are made of 2mm thick mild steel.
These can be powder coated or supplied in an actual rust finish. The powder coating will protect the steel from corrosion to an extent but this is not guaranteed as different environments will have varied effects on the
material over the long term. We do not recommend the use of steel products close to the sea or in areas prevalent to rust.
The actual rust finish will continue to rust - the rust will be accelerated the closer they are to the coast or a high rust area.
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Fibreglass planters |
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Fibreglass planters are versatile and can be used for interior or exterior applications. The product is very
light in weight so it is advised that it is weighed down if used outside so that it does not fall over and get damaged should it be placed in a windy area.
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Please Note: |
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Some of our products and finishes
are recommended specifically for interior use only, in particular any item that is made of or has components of
430 grade stainless steel - this includes the perspex plant pots and the 430 grade stainless steel planters if this material option is ordered.
It is important to regularly clean stainless steel to keep the surface free from any corrosive
residue to avoid rust problems - in an indoor or outdoor environment. It is salt and acids in the air that will cause rust on metals - not water.
The standard stucco
finish on fibreglass plant pots is an interior finish but outdoor options are available.
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Planting |
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Planting boxes are welded into the top opening of each planter - except for the
fibreglass or
copper planters which have drop in / removable planting boxes.
It is recommended that the inside of the planting box
is lined with a plastic liner to protect the metal from any fertilisers or chemicals that may be
inherent in the planting mix used. Plants with a small root base that needs a minimum supply of water should be used (cacti are ideal).
Obbligato will not be held responsible for material damage caused by corrosion
stemming from soil and chemical residue from the planting area. |
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PDF version of this information for printing |
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Transport & Delivery |
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Our products are delivered only,
delivery price does not include
installation (unless otherwise
instructed and quoted for).
The products are delivered by courier
and although we take the greatest care
to ensure that your goods arrive at
their destination in good order, there
may be the odd occasion that a parcel is
damaged in transit. Please ensure that
when the parcel/s is delivered that the
packaging is checked and if it looks
like any parcel has been mishandled,
please unwrap and check the goods for
damage before signing the proof of
delivery. If the product is damaged make
a note of the details on the delivery
note and call us immediately so that we
can rectify the situation ASAP.
If the damage is not reported when the
delivery takes place the courier company
is within their rights to deny any
responsibility and not accept any claim
on the insurance for the damage.
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