Product code: FRAC
A round UHPC concrete planter for plants and small trees, graffiti-resistant.
Frac is designed as a container for plants or small trees. It is made of through-coloured ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) reinforced with steel mesh; the surface is acid-etched, waterproofed and treated against graffiti. Its soft, rounded shape and high strength allow the planter to also act as a guide for traffic, while creating green islands where plants and shrubs can thrive in public spaces. There are drainage holes in the bottom of the planter.
| Material | through-coloured ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), at least 700 kg/m³ of cement (CEM I 52.5), marble and granite aggregates; reinforced with welded B 500 S ribbed steel mesh |
| Strength | compressive 90–150 MPa, flexural 16–35 MPa |
| Surface | etched, exposed aggregate; waterproofing and anti-graffiti coating |
| Dimensions | Frac S: Ø 750 × 700 mm; Frac L: Ø 1000 × 940 mm |
| Capacity | 195 l; 535 l |
| Weight | 300 kg; 500 kg |
| Drainage | holes in the base |
| Certificates | CE, UNE-EN 12620, UNE 36068, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Installation | freestanding on the base; if required, the base has inserts for M12 bolts fixed with nylon anchors |
| Handling | with polyester straps attached to M12 eye bolts screwed into the internal inserts; after installation the inserts can be closed with countersunk bolts |
| Packaging | one planter per pallet |
| Maintenance | no maintenance required; dirt and graffiti can be removed with hot water using a pressure washer |
Pedestrian streets and old town lanes, squares, building entrances and pavement edges – where the planter also marks traffic boundaries.
For a small tree, choose the larger Frac L with 535 l of soil capacity. The anti-graffiti protection makes surface cleaning easier in busy urban locations.
Concrete planters are heavy and stable, with a stone chip finish, so they also work as a natural barrier to traffic. Cor-Ten steel planters are much lighter, with modern shapes and a warm brownish tone, and go well with wood, concrete and greenery. Choose according to whether the planter needs to restrict traffic or mainly decorate the surroundings.
Concrete planters stand firmly without any fixings thanks to their weight. Cor-Ten planters are lighter, but they weigh much more when filled with soil. In locations exposed to wind, place tall, narrow planters on a level base, choose plants that are not too tall, or fix them to a wall.
Plants need drainage so that the roots do not stand in water. Put a layer of gravel at the bottom and a suitable growing medium on top. Cor-Ten planters have drainage holes in the bottom, so excess water drains away by itself.
A stable rust patina forms on the surface of Cor-Ten steel, protecting the metal and giving it a brownish tone. For the first few months, until the patina stabilises, the planter may leave brownish marks on light-coloured paving. So at first it is better to place it on darker surfacing or where such marks will not matter.
Yes, heavy concrete planters are often used to separate a pedestrian zone from the roadway and prevent cars from driving onto the pavement. Long planters are suitable for enclosing café terraces or small areas. This restricts traffic while also decorating the surroundings with greenery.
Concrete planters are heavy, so it is worth planning their location in advance – moving them later would be difficult. They are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment, and the largest models require a crane. The exact weight of each planter is stated in the product's technical data.
Yes. Concrete planters can be matched with concrete benches and waste bins in the same finish, while Cor-Ten planters go well with wooden equipment. Some planters belong to the same series as benches, so the space looks coherent.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Before delivering a heavy planter, we will discuss access and the installation location.
