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LLDPE Resin Bases

TerraCast® light pole bases are made with UV stabilized Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) resin material. Our LLDPE resin is specially formulated, designed and manufactured to withstand years in the sun and harsh climates. The UV stabilized, color-thru material provides a lifetime of vibrant colors. We have developed a recycled black color that is made primarily from post-consumer recycled material to further our commitment to reduce waste. Our resin products are 100% recyclable and should never end up in the landfill.

Vandal Resistant

The base of a light pole is often neglected. Aluminum bases get stolen to be sold for scrap metal, leaving the rest of the pole exposed. Replacing the base with the same material will only repeat the cycle. This is why TerraCast® offers resin light pole bases; to protect the most vulnerable location – at the bottom of the light pole. Our resin material minimizes vandalism because they have no scrap value and are graffiti resistant. Most dirt and graffiti can be easily removed with a pressure washer, making them easier to maintain. 

Custom Ability

Whether the project calls for matching the existing installation or creating something new, TerraCast® can custom make most style bases. We have worked with many cities and municipalities, contractors, designers, engineers and architects to provide solutions to their projects. We can create a custom part from drawings, existing parts, 3D files, and more.

Corrosion Proof

TerraCast®’s resin light pole bases are made with UV stabilized, color-thru material that will never rust or corrode. There is no paint to chip or peel with our resin light pole bases.

Metal products are often protected by a thin powder-coated layer to prevent rust and corrosion. However, compromising this thin protective layer leads to rust and corrosion. It only takes a nick from landscaping equipment, bicycle, strollers, or shopping carts to start the corrosion process.

Impervious

Once corrosion begins, it cannot be stopped, slowed or reversed. It can eat through the entire body of the light pole causing weakness, leading to further damage. If left unchecked, the pole could break during a storm, for example, and create further damage or injury.

The base is the most problematic area of a light pole. Traditional light poles use a clamshell-style base, making it prone to corrosion and rotting from dog urine, landscapers weed-whacking, and other small injuries to the exterior coating. Also, salt from ocean air or ice treatments on streets causes severe damage to the base of the light pole over time.

Inexpensive Shipping & Easy Installation

Because our products are made of LLDPE resin material, they are much lighter than traditionally made decorative light pole bases, making them more cost-effective to ship and install. Metal light pole bases are heavy and difficult to handle once they get to the field. One or two people can easily unload and install our resin light pole bases for a smooth install without the need for heavy equipment.

We guarantee all of our resin light pole bases with an industry-leading ten-year warranty.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resin?

Our resin is a high quality Linear Low Density Polyethylene.

TerraCast® resin products weigh a fraction of stone, concrete, clay or fiberglass, and therefore are much less expensive to ship, arrange and install.

 

Shipping costs vary based on the delivery address and the size of your order. Please contact us for a more accurate freight estimate. For more information on our policy, please visit our Shipping and Return Policy page.

Many of our products are manufactured to order. Our standard lead time is 2-4 weeks. Please contact us for expedited orders.

Put the hose on it. If there’s an ordinary mess on your product, like bird droppings, rusty sprinkler water or other residues, or food or other organic substance, any cleaner for plastic is fine. Mister Clean Magic Eraser works well, as does Goo Gone, Marine Spray 9, or Citrus Power. For extraordinary or synthetic issues, such as gum or paint, use a power cleaner or pressure washer. No brillo pads or steel wool. Learn More

Any damage outside of normal wear and tear, like intentional damage or an act of God. Learn More

Absolutely! Our products are completely recyclable and are mostly created with recycled resin.

 

If you have TerraCast® resin products that you don’t use all the time, they can be stored in just about any storage warehouse or container. They are made to be outside so an outdoor storage facility would be perfectly safe.
 

Yes, we can match, create, or design any color or color blend you’d like. Please contact us for more information.

Yes, we are always looking to expand our designs and we welcome the opportunity to broaden and innovate our product lines. Learn More