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Aluminum Landscape Edging and Restraints
There are many choices when it comes to landscape edging, including wood, steel, concrete, and plastic how¬ever aluminum outperforms them all. Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio. It is lightweight, very strong, and 100% recyclable. Permaloc manufactures edging and restraints utilizing non-corrosive 6063 aluminum that is a grade higher than that which is used in marine applications. The lightweight characteristics of aluminum make it a contractor’s choice as it can be cut and formed in the field, transported, and installed by one person, thereby saving labor costs that would otherwise be passed on to the end user. As a Landscape architect, design is key. Aluminum just looks better as an architectural accent and will last the test of time.
Beyond the Ramp: Designing for the Whole Play Space
By Jill Moore, inclusive play specialist, Landscape Structures Inc. When I roll into a new park, one of the first things I notice is whether inclusion ends at the ramp or if it extends to the entire space. Too often, I see beautiful playstructures that “meet the code,” but don’t truly invite everyone to participate. As a wheelchair user, going to the playground as a child frequently meant I was relegated to the sidelines. Now, as an inclusive play specialist and an advocate within the space, I get to see firsthand the impact of creating playgrounds that go beyond minimum requirements. The law sets the floor. As designers, planners, and advocates, we can reach for the ceiling. That perspective isn’t new at Landscape Structures. Back in 1993, our Cofounder Steve King, was appointed to the Fe...Read More