CFL VS LED Lighting: Why CFL Lights Are Believed To Cause Health Problems

CFL VS LED Lighting: Why CFL Lights Are Believed To Cause Health Problems

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Before the invention of LED light bulbs, people used CFL light bulbs as an energy efficient solution. To this day many people still utilize CFL light bulbs, but there is some controversy regarding how safe these fluorescent-based bulbs are. According to some researchers, CFL bulbs are dangerous to your health for a number of reasons. More on that later, but …

How Often Should You Replace Commercial Planters?

How Often Should You Replace Commercial Planters?

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The frequency in which you replace your commercial planters has a lot to do with the planters you purchase, the materials planters are made of, and the elements they are exposed to. Traditional plastic planters may have to be replaced every couple of years, more often than the plants housed inside! That’s because cheaply made plastic is very prone to …

Wholesale Commercial Planters

Wholesale Commercial PlantersHuge variety of lightweight modern resin planters!Huge Variety of Resin Based PlantersMADE WITH RESIN. WILL NOT CORRODE OR ROT!Resin planters are the optimal choice for indoor or outdoor applications and TerraCast® is the optimal provider of high-quality resin products. Our resin is made from a Linear Low Density Polyethylene, formulated to be durable and maintenance free. We have a …

Landscape Lighting Solutions: 7 Signs Your Business Should Upgrade Lighting Systems

Landscape Lighting Solutions: 7 Signs Your Business Should Upgrade Lighting Systems

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If your business has expensive energy bills, a dark and eerie parking lot, or your current lampposts and lighting fixtures are corroding, it might be time to make the investment in a new commercial lighting system. Depending on your industry, lighting can contribute anywhere from 20% to 50% of all electrical costs. As a result, changing outdated lighting systems can …

Are Concrete Planters Sustainable

Are Concrete Planters Sustainable? Concrete Vs. Resin Planters

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Concrete is a sustainable building material but it’s not highly recommended for planters because of its weight, tendency to crack and porous makeup. Our resin-based planters can be made to imitate the industrial look of concrete planters without the same drawbacks. While a concrete home may last many years and weather extremely harsh storms, concrete planters fail to have the …

Eco Friendly Landscaping Materials & Tips For Landscape Designers

Eco Friendly Landscaping Materials & Tips For Landscape Designers

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TerraCast Products is proud to provide eco-friendly planters, lampposts, and a wide variety of site furnishings for commercial and residential projects. We use sustainable manufacturing practices and carefully source all materials, all while creating products built to last over the long haul. Over the years, we have worked with many top-notch landscape designers and architects in order to secure the …

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6 Tips How To Make The Most Out Of Modern Outdoor Planters

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In order to get the most out of modern outdoor planters they must be durable, paired with native plants and in-line with the overall style of your commercial or residential space, among other things. Modern outdoor planters reinvent the look and feel of your landscaping. Other benefits of planters include: -Adding greenery in areas with no soil (concrete jungles) or …

Commercial Grade Outdoor Furniture

8 Questions You Need Answered Before Buying Commercial Grade Outdoor Furniture

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Durability, strength, appearance, and overall maintenance are some of the most important things to consider before purchasing just any outdoor commercial grade furnishings. There is a difference between residential furniture and commercial furniture. Commercial site furnishings get a lot more wear and tear, and as a result need to be much stronger. After all, you could be held liable if …

The Differences Between LLDPE, LDPE & HDPE

The Differences Between LLDPE, LDPE & HDPE

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LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) and HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) are all polyolefins with unique molecular structures that set them apart. Liner polymers are used to create a wide variety of goods including telecom ducts, fuel tanks, meter and valve boxes and so much more. Polyethylene is a polyolefin, which are high molecular weight hydrocarbons that …

TerraCast Planters Were Used To Transform Parts Of New York City

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Recent transformations to old and outdated portions of NYC have resulted in incredibly innovative urban spaces, all of which include the use of TerraCast planters. Janette Sadik-Khan served as New York City’s transportation commissioner between 2007 and 2013, during which time she made vastly positive changes to some of the oldest portions of the city. She transformed a number of …