GRP & GRC are extremely versatile materials for planter manufacture, being light weight, strong & moldable to any design. All and to your specifications, and we do not hold in stock a standard range of shapes Our planters are ideally suited for all your residential and commercial roof top projects, these planters are ultimate choice for all the plant lovers. GRP/GRC planters showcase a great combination of ecological benefits with elegant aesthetics; the sleek designs allow them to be placed even in small spaces. Glass-fibre Reinforced Concrete [GRC] is the generic term for a high- strength composite material made from cement mortar reinforced with bundled strands of glass fibre elements. Glass- fibre Reinforced composition, rather than cement. GRC and GRP are largely interchangeable for many generic planter applications: as both materials both can be custom paint finish; and the cost of both materials is typically similar. Bespoke manufacturer is either materials also requires an upfront investments in molds, mean are cheaper the greater the volume. However, where the brief is more challenging and/or specific; then each material also possesses unique features and benefits he advantages and benefits of The molding of GRP can be more intricate and finer detailed than GRC. The surface finish of GRP tends to be more sophis GRP planters are lighter than any other type of material like metal, wood or cement. Can be cleaned and polished with car wax to add UV Large selection of shapes, sizes and color with matching finishes that complement one another he advantages and benefits of The aesthetics of GRC is more naturalistic than GRP. Particularly when the material is more color tinted rather than exterior paint finished GRC is the stronger material, to be favored for larger or more structural moldings GRC has significantly great precast concrete GRC has greater density and impact resistance, for example for use in public real.

GRC is fire resistant, and does not burn or emit smoke when exposed to fire, AS a result of the above, GRP tends to be specified for residential and light commercial application and for interior landscaping, particularly where detailed molding and/or a refined standard of finish is desired. GRC tends to be specified for more challenging environments, including public realm, often as a lighter and more design-flexible alternative to precast concrete.

Material Composition & Technical specification

• Materials: – Glass-fibre Reinforced composites, with either cement. Or resin binders
• Construction: – Hand Molded, and either tinted or exterior painted
• Color: – Any RAL reference, or physical color sample to match
• Surface: – Mid-sheen finish, or as specified
• Suitability: – As described above.

Planting Guide

This guide outlines a 10 step planting process, covering all essential requirements for the successful planting of a typical commercial planter Installation.

1. Fill the bottom of the planters with an appropriate drainage layer Prior to this step, If desired, the planters can be lined at the base with geotextile membrane, which will help to clean any water draining out of the bottom of the planter

2. Place reservoir tank on top of the drainage layer.
3. Check that the bottom of the plant root ball will be no more than 10mm above the top of the reservoir Water is drawn from the reservoir into the surrounding compost by capillary action, so the root ball needs to be relatively close to reservoir to access this water
4. Fill reservoir tank capillary leg(s) with loose compost, and press down gently to eliminate any large air pockets
5. Place reservoir tank capillary leg into its hole in the top of the tank
6. Break up the compost to a fine texture. Add fertilizer t the compost according to instructions, and mix together
7. Fill the planters with fertilized compost to just cover the reservoir tanks. At this stage, each reservoir should be filled with water until the float indicator shows that it is full. The planters should then be left for a while, until the surface of the compost is saturated with water The plants should also be well watered before planting, so the soil around the roots is saturated and at the point of planting, the plant’s root ball should be gently teased apart and loosened, which will help the roots to rapidly establish.
8. Position plants, ensuring that the reservoir is in the desired position for watering. The reservoir down pipe can either be left long, so that the pipe can be accessed
9. When the plants have grown together into a hedge, alternatively, the downpipe can
10. Be trimmed in length, making sure to trim the same length from the end of the float
11. Indicator within the downpipe
12. Complete planting, ensuring that the plants are packed around with soil to a few centimeters below the planter rim
13. When the planting is completed, each reservoir should be filled with water for a second time, until the float indicator shows that it is full
14. Finally, dress the top of the planters with mulch to insulate and retain moisture