Product code: IO
A collection of concrete seating elements – edgeless seats and poufs reminiscent of home furniture that blend into any setting.
Io is a wide-ranging urban furniture collection with seating elements in various formats, lengths and widths. Their volumes are reminiscent of home furniture – seats and poufs – with no edges, and they blend into any landscape or urban setting. The collection is complemented by the Io Low family – Io elements cut lengthwise, with a lower height.
| Design | Durbanis, 2014; EU registered design |
| Material | high-performance self-compacting concrete (HPC), through-coloured; CEM I 52.5 cement, marble and granite aggregate |
| IO-S | 700 × 700 × 380 mm, 320 kg |
| IO-M | 1200 × 700 × 420 mm, 700 kg |
| IO-L | 850 × 950 × 720 mm, 800 kg |
| IO-XL | 1200 × 1200 × 420 mm, 1300 kg |
| IO-M PLUS | 2200 × 700 × 420 mm, 1400 kg |
| IO-S LOW | 700 × 700 × 190 mm, 150 kg |
| IO-M LOW | 1200 × 700 × 210 mm, 350 kg |
| IO-XL LOW | 1200 × 1200 × 210 mm, 650 kg |
| IO-M PLUS LOW | 2200 × 700 × 210 mm, 700 kg |
| Surface | etched, finely porous, with exposed 1–12 mm granite granules (white, black, grey shades) – a natural stone look; edges slightly chamfered |
| Protection | hydrophobic coating and anti-graffiti protection over the entire surface |
| Properties | compressive strength 35–45 MPa, resistant to bending, impact, abrasion, acid rain, ageing and vandalism; water absorption 8%, fully frost-resistant; free of polluting additives, recyclable |
| Colour | 4 standard or 6 "Color+" colours from the Durbanis concrete palette |
| Certificates | CE, UNE-EN 12620, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Maintenance | none required; the coating prevents dirt from sticking, and the surface and graffiti are cleaned with hot water at high pressure |
| Additional finish | optional – glossy, UV-resistant epoxy-polyurethane paint in any RAL shade (for elements up to 1000 kg) |
| Installation | freestanding, no fixing required; the base has M12 inserts for additional fixing to the surface with bolts and nylon anchors; a prepared base is required; lifted with long polyester straps; M12 bolts are not supplied unless ordered |
City squares, pedestrian streets and parks, building approaches, school and office grounds.
Combine elements of different sizes – for example, IO-XL with several IO-S – to create a cosy outdoor "living room". The elements are heavy, so lifting equipment is needed to position them.
For seating areas, parks and courtyards, benches with a backrest are a better fit – they are more comfortable for longer stays. In transit areas, at bus stops and near schools, backless benches are usually enough; they take up less space and can be sat on from both sides. For longer sitting, models with armrests or a higher backrest are more comfortable for older people.
Concrete benches are heavy and stable, suitable for squares and busy places. Steel benches with a galvanised and painted frame are lighter, so they are fixed to the base. Wooden slats on the seat are warmer and more pleasant than metal or concrete.
Heavy concrete benches usually stand stably without anchors. In public places it is recommended to fix steel benches to the base so that they are not moved around or carried off – anchors are included for some models. When placing on sand or gravel, small concrete footings are first poured under the legs.
Seats use impregnated and painted black alder, spruce, pine or other softwood, as well as weather-resistant acacia. For some models, composite can be chosen instead of wood. Clean the wood regularly, and when the coating wears, renew it with protective paint or oil.
The frames of steel benches are powder-coated, in most cases in the RAL palette. For concrete benches you can choose stone chips in different shades, and the wood is painted or oiled. Check the available options when ordering.
Yes. Modular benches allow you to create a seating line of the desired length or shape, and curved segments a circular seating area around a tree or flower bed. There are also benches with an integrated bike rack, which suit school or office entrances.
Yes, it is worth choosing a table together with benches from the same series – the surroundings then look coherent and the dimensions match each other. Like benches, outdoor tables must be sturdy, moisture-resistant and easy to maintain. You can also choose a waste bin from the same line for the seating area.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Heavy concrete benches are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment.
