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    Concrete

    Durable and vandal-resistant

    Concrete is durable, low maintenance and ideal for urban locations. It can be cast into many contemporary styles and a variety of finishes are available.

    The standard concretes offered on all Furnitubes’ products are long-established, tried and tested mixes that provide a popular choice of natural colours, with visual interest when the aggregates are revealed. All materials are UK-sourced, and batching control and testing procedures ensure a consistent appearance and performance.

    All concrete products are offered with an acid etched finish as standard, a process whereby the concrete is treated with chemicals to produce a rougher surface.

    Furnitubes blyth concrete seating blocks in public realm scheme

    Handling & Installation

    Handled with care

    As these products are large and heavy, good lifting and transporting practices should be adopted to protect the installer and members of the public. Hand and foot protection must be used when carrying out these practices.

    Products are generally delivered on pallets for offloading with a forklift on arrival at site. Most products are handled in unique ways, as suits their form, overall height and weight distribution. Technical data sheets are available for individual products to advise on handling.

    General Maintenance

    An annual clean will keep the surface looking vibrant. Clean with water and mild detergent or a low pressure hose with a flatfan nozzle to help pry off surface dirt. Degreasers and chemical cleansers are great for more stubborn grime.
    Furnitubes-Elements bench with concrete supports by the dockside

    Graffiti Removal

    Graffiti on uncoated concrete can be hard to remove

    In areas where graffiti is expected,consideration should be given to the application of a proprietary anti-graffiti coating. Various coating systems are available, each with different application methods, cleaning processes for removing graffiti and restorative work required after cleaning to provide on-going protection. Get in touch to discuss available options.

    We would advise against the cleaning of graffiti using very high pressure water lances close to the surface with a focused jet. Water cleaning should always be cleaned with a good fan of water at an angle to the surface, otherwise there is a risk of etching cleaning lines into the surface of the concrete.

    Furnitubes blyth concrete benches in charcoal outside office building

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