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THIS ISN’T JUST ANY ROBINIA, THIS IS FHS ROBINIA What makes FHS Robinia the best?
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RESTING
REMOVAL OF SAP & BARK
REMOVAL OF KNOTS
CROSS BOLTING THE TIMBERS
FHS fell the tree in the winter months and leave the �mbers to rest for at least three years. This res�ng period is crucial as it allows FHS to ascertain if any cuts of wood have developed unacceptable splits which render the wood unsuitable for use. This is our guarantee that we are supplying products with �mbers that are fit for purpose.
This is a unique process and is a vital component in reducing maintenance requirements and preserving the overall appearance of the product. Removal of the bark and sap is crucial to preven�ng ro�ng. If the sap is le� on, not only will it become very grey and dull but within two years the sap will flake away. The ro�ng can create a gap between the upright �mbers and adjoining pla�orms, fixings and founda�ons, rendering it structurally unsound.
All knots in the �mbers are assessed by drilling out the knot to determine the depth and therefore if the sec�on of �mber is s�ll suitable to use. Small knots are removed and in-filled with non-toxic wood filler. The other reason for this is to stop the knot from seeping, which is unsightly and can stain clothing.
It’s a fact that any �mber product will move and split, this is the charm of working with a natural material.
Always ask your supplier: how long they rest their �mber for.
Always ask your supplier: if they remove knots from their �mber.
FHS combat this by drilling through the ends of the posts and inser�ng two bolts in a cross forma�on to prevent the �mber from splaying. Always ask your supplier: if they cross bolts and fill their �mbers to stop them from spli�ng.
Always ask your supplier: if they remove sap & bark. Waterwise, Adur & Worthing seaside installation, 2010
AVERAGE ANNUAL COST - £277 Across six sites ageing from 8-11 years old, none of these sites have had any structural element replacements.
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Robinia FHS kit is gorgeous and bomb proof, no problem at all with the �mber equipment from Jupiter Play. The site is on an area that experiences the worst environmental condi�ons and is heavily used throughout the year. Steel equipment has been more problema�c for us on the site. - William Boyd, Adur and Worthing District Council
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