Material
We fabricate all our raised garden beds from colorbond steel. We choose to use a premium corrugated steel sheet metal to build or garden beds not only because it looks great, but because it is built tough to last the test of time and harsh Australian weather.
Size Measurements
At gmTANKS we can offer a range of standard garden bed sizes that are the most popular choices when it comes to planter box dimensions. However we manufacture a variety of custom sizes, meaning if you have a non standard height, shape or length requirement, we can easily accommodate that into your order and provide you with a custom garden bed.
Fabrication
How we actually make the garden beds is by using specialised steel bending tools and machines. After we receive your order, we measure and cut each steel panel, then bend the shape by hand to achieve whichever size and shape you require.
Our most popular shapes we fabricate are:
- Round
- Slimline
- Squareline (premium and ver popular modline or square shape)
Here’s a short video on how we actually bend the steel. You can clearly see these are all custom produced by hand to ensure you get the size and shape you need. This sheet was being curved for a water tank, however the process is exactly the same for a garden bed.
Safety
What makes our colorbond raised garden beds unique, is the special safety features. Any sharp edges are filed, concealed or rolled.
You’ll notice what sets our garden beds apart from others is the specialised rolled top, which conceals any sharp edges and also negates the need for a rubber strip, which can perish and crack over time, revealing a very sharp metal edge.
The rolled edge is a permanent feature and will last the life span of your garden bed for many years to come.
Safety is paramount, particularly when you have children or pets in the garden who are not able to be aware of the dangers of an exposed steel edge, which is why over the years we’ve redesigned our garden beds to be safe for everyone in the home, school or business yard environment.
Benefits
The most important benefit of ordering your raised garden bed from us is that you deal direct with the manufacturer and get the exact size you need to fit in your garden.
Dealing directly with the maker means you’re not paying middle man costs or onselling fees. Every single garden bed we make is fabricated onsite at our workshop in Maitland NSW, just 20 Minutes drive west of Newcastle NSW.
Our products are not mass produced nor are the one size fits all, meaning that if you have an unusual shape or size requirement we can make your planter box or raised garden bed to the exact measurements you require.
Summary
There you have it. While specialist equipment and a high level of skill is required to make a colorbond® raised garden bed, the process is no secret and we’re happy to share our process on how we make our garden beds uniquely for each customer.
Get in touch with us for your cost effective garden bed quote today.