Extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity affect all concrete adversely. Concrete has an inherent tendency to expand and contract with climatic conditions. However, your Henri cast stone products have been manufactured with weather in mind. The concrete mix contains fiber and mechanical additives that enhance the elastic qualities of the concrete. Occasionally, non-harmful surface cracks may appear - but your your Henri cast stone product will not crack due to weather if the following simple rules are followed:
- Do not allow waste to collect and freeze in fountain bowls or shells.
- Do not allow water to collect and freeze in planters, saucers, or birdbaths.
- Do not allow statuary or pedestals to sit in a pool of ice.
Cast stone products left exposed to icing conditions may shale or crack due to the mechanical force of water solidifying and expanding along the concrete surface.
Important: If your Henri fountain, birdbath, planter, or statuary cannot be stored indoors during the winter season, you must at least protect it from ice collection or exposure.
How To Protect During the Winter:
For fountains, first remove the stature and pump (storing them inside if possible). Next, fill the bowl(s) or shell(s) with an absorbent material such as burlap bags or blankets. Then, cover the entire fountain with a Henri fountain cover. Should condensation form inside the cover, they will be absorbed by the material.
For birdbaths, planters, or statuary, set the pieces on high ground where a pool of ice will not form, then cover with a Henri fountain cover.
By following these simple and sensible precautions during the winter season, you will protect your Henri Studio cast stone products for many years of beauty and enjoyment.
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