What are Ore containers made out of?
STEEL: Our Steel Containers are known for their unique rust patina that creates an organic sculptural landscape element. Also available in array of powder coat colors, our steel containers have the strength to handle all weather conditions, including the freeze-thaw of the seasons, making steel ideal for planters, fire pits, and benches.
ALUMINUM: At half the weight of steel, equal strength of steel, and guaranteed to never rust, Aluminum is an ideal solution where weight is a concern or for exterior planting in harsher environments I.E. roof tops, decks, sensitive surfaces, and coastal environments. Available in our standard powder coat colors.
What is the Natural Rust finish?
The natural rust process begins here at Ore 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. We do not recommend placing our natural rust containers on porous or light colored surfaces, but it depends on the individual’s sensitivity to this unique process. As a substitute for the “rust look”, we highly recommend the powder coat rust finish which is made up of a 4 color matte finish, depicting a believable faux rust.
What is powder coating and why do you use it?
Powder coating is the best method available for coating metal. It is a process in which the color is baked on at 400 degrees. Longevity of powder coating depends on the environment where it is used. All of our containers have a one year limited warranty against powder coating or structural failure.
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 about uneven surfaces?
Adjustable Feet: At an additional cost, Ore also offers a method to level and plumb the container on uneven surfaces with adjustable feet welded onto each individual container.
Yes indeed. Both Items #323 and #311 are provided with the option for either gas or wood burning. Gas kits are available at an additional charge. The new Arc Fire Pit #334 is solely a gas burning fire pit. Everything is provided for a licensed plumber to hook up to an existing gas or propane line.
*Disclaimer: Ore Inc. 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. Ore Inc. or it's affiliates are not responsible for any damages to persons or property due to inflammable use of this decoration. |