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Kevin Hope, Founder of WKD Burners, was commissioned to fabricate a unique woodland-themed garden centre piece for a customer. In order to protect it from the harsh weather conditions, he worked with long-term partners, Scottish Galvanizers Ltd, to prevent rust and corrosion.

He said: “With over 25 years’ experience in the fabrication industry, I’m incredibly passionate about creating long-lasting and carefully crafted pieces for customers to enjoy for many years. At WKD Burners, we produce quality hand-crafted log burners, fire pits and garden sculptures that are set to become the talking point of any environment.

“Recently, a customer wanted two woodland-themed steel spheres. We fabricated one inspired by a Highland cow and the other a stag, in keeping with this desired style and aesthetic. In total, they took around three days to complete – from the initial design stage through to welding the 600mm sphere onto the base.

“As these were garden sculptures, it was paramount that they were galvanized to protect them for decades against the harsh Scottish weather conditions.”

Kevin worked with the team at Scottish Galvanizers, where the spheres were dipped into a bath of molten zinc at temperatures around 450C to allow for a metallurgically-bonded coating to be formed.

Paul Tait, Commercial Manager at Scottish Galvanizers, added: “Having worked with Kevin now for a number of years, we’re always fascinated to see his stunning hand-crafted sculptures arrive at the plant. It’s such a pleasure to support Kevin and his team in ensuring they’re protected against rust and corrosion, allowing them to be admired for more than 70 years.”

By Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd

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