An alternative to plastics that gradually degrade in sunlight over time is our Polyblend Material to extend the life our outdoor topiaries in all weather conditions.
HOW LONG WILL OUR POLYBLEND TOPIARIES LAST?
That really depends upon what part of the country you are located, the number of days of sun, where the plant. Under severe U.V. conditions plants in the Deep South and Southwest in sunny and hot climates have remained intact for three to five years. In the Northern climates where the U.V is less intense, our outdoor trees and plants are lasting seven years and more. Many installations in the North look fine after ten years of service.
Of the plastics used in foliages, the poorest is the ordinary imported polyethylene. Next better is the cast vinyl, next is the vinyl used in the bottle-brush shrubbery, and the next is our Polyblend.
Polyblend is a polyethylene blend, but it is a high quality industrial grade material to which have been added several other ingredients to prevent U.V from having effect on resin.
Our Polyblend shrubbery exhibits outstanding resistance to chemical degradation by sunlight. In a very rugged test, we ran on this material in the laboratory, average polyethylene breaks down from 200 to 500 hours of exposure. Our Polyblend material has gone 4,162 hours without noticeable change.
All plastics regardless of pigmentation will experience some color change either in the pigments or the resin, on aging. The change in our topiaries or plants will be very slow and not extreme enough to in any way impair the aesthetic value of the installation.
CONSTRUCTION FOR POLYBLEND OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL TOPIARY
A characteristic of artificial shrubbery which has a great deal to do with its holding up under weathering is its physical construction. The shrubbery must withstand snow and ice loads, and high winds, without damage.
The ordinary indoor polyethylene’s are nearly all assembled in small segments stacked on relatively weak center rods or tubes. They are not designed to be put out in the weather, and are subject to serious damage.
Silk-type plants are just too fragile for exposure to the elements.
Our outdoor topiary is made of a new technology that allows almost all the plants to be made with stalks, branches, and twigs molded into one integral unit, with heavy reinforcing wire in all branches running into a buddle of wires in the stem.
The result is a very strong, flexible plant that will hold its natural shape in most weather conditions.
Our artificial outdoor shrubbery and trees are designed to withstand the ravages of sun, ice, wind, and people.
Mixed with Inherent Fire Retardant additives the Polyblend®formula is the ultimate replica foliage. Polyblend®/Firesafe®passes fire tests: NFPA 701 and UL-94 Tests for Class 2.
Polyblend®is the perfect solution for hard-to-grow or hard-to-reach areas where maintenance for live landscapes is challenging.
