Ferrous products
All ferrous products supplied by the company are usually coated in a corrosion resistant material, unless specified otherwise by the customer.

Cast iron & steel bollards, litter bins and seating
These items are usually coated with a zinc phosphate primer, acrylic undercoat and top coat material, the latter being fully compatible with the primer material. They are engineered to give at least a 5 year life to first full maintenance in fairly aggressive environments. These items will benefit from periodic washing with either a pressure wash system or hand wash using clean cold water with the addition of suitable road film remover, followed by rinsing with clean cold water. As this type of product tends to be the target of vandalism any graffiti should either be over painted, using a paint suitable for over-coating a two-pack acrylic gloss, or removed using a proprietary product. Be aware of problems that may occur using these materials due to the very aggressive solvents they contain.

Timber products
Timber products supplied are of a sustainable hardwood, suitably seasoned and treated with a multi coat system of a micro porous wood treatment. Under normal conditions the timber is maintenance free for 5 years. The same cleaning programme as for cast iron products should be adopted. During any major maintenance at least one coat of a micro porous timber treatment should be applied.

Litter bins - general maintenance
Locks and hinges should be lubricated regularly using a light grade lubricating oil. Liners are manufactured from a medium grade gauge zinc coated steel so they will require replacement from time to time, due to handling damage. They benefit from having polythene liners used, and as such this will aid in preventing any rapid corrosion and mould growth. They should also be jet washed on a regular basis. CIS Street Furniture hold stocks of replacement liners.