Bollards & Post Covers Powder Coating vs Wet Paint August 3, 2023 Posted by David 05 Mar What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Powder coating is increasing in popularity in comparison with wet painting, especially in industrial applications due to its durability Surface finishing is essential for the practical use of reactive metals…

Metal Casting The Metal Casting Process: Take a Foundry Tour June 26, 2023 Posted by David 14 Feb A trip through a foundry from pattern to product This series follows a cast iron or steel product through the metal casting process in a traditional foundry. Iron melts at 2750°F and steel at 2500°F. Casting is…

Bollards & Post Covers 9 Things to Check Before Purchasing Solar Lights June 9, 2023 Posted by David 22 Mar Ask the right questions to find the best outdoor solar lights for your site Solar bollard lights are perfect for outdoor lighting and landscape design—they are simple and inexpensive to install, environmentally friendly, and they…

Metal Casting Cast Iron vs Cast Steel August 3, 2023 Posted by David 04 Aug What’s the difference between cast iron and cast steel? On the surface, cast iron and cast steel castings look very similar. Casting offers exceptional capacity for design detail, often eliminating the need for additional fabrication and assembly. Many materials can…

Metal Casting 304 vs 430 stainless steel August 3, 2023 Posted by David 13 Feb Comparing these two common, versatile stainless steel grades Barbeques with stainless steel often are using either 304 or 430 alloys. There are many different grades of stainless steel on the market. It can be confusing for a non-metallurgist to know…

Bike Parking Vol de Bicyclettes: Se Défendre May 16, 2023 Posted by arwen 09 Apr ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL Stratégies policières et organisationnelles pour un cyclisme plus sécuritaire Le verrouillage adéquat consiste à passer le cadenas dans la roue et le cadre et attaché à un support ou un poteau à vélo sécurisé. Certaines villes à…

Digital GHG Emissions in Cities September 28, 2023 Posted by David 15 Sep Municipal climate action Municipalities have a high level of influence over local industries in controlling GHG emissions. Cities are directly impacted by the day-to-day realities of a changing climate, so they have a profound social and economic responsibility and incentive to reduce…

Hardscape Reliance Recommends – Content We’re Keeping our Eye (or Ear) On June 14, 2023 Posted by David 03 Sep Podcasts & YouTube channels that keep us entertained and informed cropped view of two radio hosts recording podcast in broadcasting studio To offer real value, every business needs to know what matters most to its…

Bike Parking Celebrating World Bicycle Day August 3, 2023 Posted by David 03 Jun How cycling can help address inequality and lead to better outcomes June 3, 2018 was the first UN World Bicycle Day. The event was designed to celebrate the health and mobility provided by the bicycle to people all over the world….

29 Nov Bollards & Post Covers The New Age of Property Crime November 29, 2023 Posted by David In today’s landscape, where property crimes are on a steady rise, businesses and public facilities are increasingly confronted with a daunting and destructive threat—the ram-raid. We’ll discuss the various strategies used to prevent these aggressive assaults, including…