Any FairWeather product which deviates in any manner from our standard and non-standard products, where lengths, reveals, additions, deletions, fabrication changes or any other variation from the published product line is required, is considered a "custom product". Custom products have longer lead times and may be subject to additional cost.
All steel shall be wheelabraded, drilled and formed for quick assembly and shall conform to ASTM A36 hot rolled steel. Most trash receptacle and planter top rims shall be spun steel. Dome tops shall be spun steel or galvanized steel, depending on the model. Cast end frames shall be ductile cast iron.
Metal Finishes: FairWeather offers 15 standard powder coated colors. The protective color coating is either polyester or polyester TGIC powder finish applied by the dry electrostatic process. Following application, the metal parts are baked until properly cured. This durable coating will be a minimum of four mils thick on all surfaces.

Bollard receivers, receiver covers and lockwell covers are hot dip galvanized after fabrication.
Wood Elements may be fabricated from a variety of wood species. The woods most often specified for FairWeather furnishings are Ipe, a hardwood that works well for both interior or exterior use, and the softwoods - clear vertical grain Douglas Fir and clear Red Cedar. Clear Heart Redwood can be specified, subject to availability.
Protective coatings for wood. All wood elements for exterior use to be treated with a clear wood preservative unless otherwise specified. For interior use wood elements shall be treated with Danish oil.
Recycled Plastic offers an environmentally friendly alternative to wood. It is almost maintenance free and will maintain its color and appearance for years. Our recycled plastic is made from purified high-density polyethylene, such as milk containers, and includes UV inhibitors to reduce fading. It will not rot, warp, splinter or crack. Standard colors are cedar, gray, weathered wood and light oak.