Product code: LAMINA
A slim-profile concrete bench, resistant to weather and vandalism – 150 or 240 cm long, plus a lighter UHPC model.
The Làmina bench family is the result of concrete manufacturing expertise and an architectural vision of public space. The collection combines benches and a table into a picnic area that withstands outdoor weather conditions and vandalism. A UHPC model has also been developed – it keeps the same design line while reducing the thickness of the bench to a minimum. The collection was designed by Durbanis in 2009.
| Design | Durbanis, 2009 |
| Material | reinforced high-quality concrete, through-coloured; Làmina UHPC – ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), through-coloured: at least 700 kg/m³ of cement, compressive strength 90–150 MPa, flexural strength 16–35 MPa, reinforced with AR glass or metal fibres |
| Surface and colour | acid-etched surface exposing the aggregate, impregnated and coated with an anti-graffiti finish; colours from the manufacturer's colour catalogue; optional glossy, UV-resistant epoxy-polyurethane paint in any RAL colour (only for products up to 1000 kg) |
| Dimensions (length × width × height) | Làmina 150 – 150 × 50 × 45 cm; Làmina 240 – 240 × 67 × 45 cm; Làmina UHPC – 240 × 67 × 45 cm |
| Weight | Làmina 150 – 150 kg; Làmina 240 – 500 kg; Làmina UHPC – 350 kg |
| Installation | freestanding on a base; a properly prepared base (foundation) is required; the base has M12 threaded inserts, so it can additionally be fixed with nylon anchors if needed; lifted with long polyester straps |
| Lifting | with a forklift or polyester straps, leaving 2 m between the support points |
| Manufacturer | Durbanis (Spain) |
Parks, picnic and rest areas, squares, school and university grounds – places where a bench has to withstand the weather and vandalism.
Together with Làmina benches, choose the Làmina concrete table of the same design – you will get a complete picnic area. If lower weight is important, choose the UHPC model.
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.
