Tournesol Rune Bench
Rune Bench
RUNE BENCH
Designed by Jason Bird
GFRC - Lightweight Concrete
A series of precise angles and specifically configured edges allow Rune outdoor seating benches to be arranged in clusters that are scalable and adaptable.
For commercial site furnishing needs in lightweight GFRC concrete with choice of base and back or base only.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Tournesol
PRODUCT TYPE
Outdoor Bench
COLLECTION
Rune
MODULAR DESIGN
Assymmetric modular design combines for a variety of configurations
USE
Outdoor
PRODUCTION
Made in USA
CONFIGURATIONS
Available in three different configurations, with or without back
DESIGNER
Jason Bird
MATERIAL
Concreate
ALTERNATE COLOR
Back may be finished in alternate colors
DIMENSIONS - Rune RC-01 (GFRC)
- Length : 75”
- Width : 28.8”
- Height : 16.5”
DIMENSIONS - Rune RC-02/03 (GFRC)
- Length : 75”
- Width : 28.8”
- Height : 30”
WEIGHT-RUNE RC-01 (GFRC)
270 lbs
WEIGHT-RUNE RC-02/03 (GFRC)
360 lbs
DURABLE GFRC
Holds up to heavy abuse
PRODUCTION YEAR
2013
CARE & MAINTENANCE
CARE & MAINTENANCE (GFRC - LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE)
Concrete is a porous surface that absorbs moisture and minerals, which can cause changes to the surface’s appearance. Like most concrete surfaces, our GFRC can be sealed using commercially available clear concrete sealers, Tournesol uses Brightstone Sealer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when reapplying.
Planters in exterior applications have standard drain holes in the bottom. As an option, you may request a planter without a drain hole, yet you must use a pump-out (or siphon) tube to remove water. Water standing in the bottom over a long period will harm the plant(s); it may eventually break down the interior damp-proofing material and compromise the structural integrity of (crack or break) the planter if water remains in the bottom of the planter in climates where freezing occurs.
The interior of each planter is sealed with Xypex Concentrate as a water-resistant, damp-proofing layer to prevent most efflorescence (water and dissolved minerals transmitted from the pot’s interior to the outside surface). Small surface stress cracks may eventually appear in the container but are typically restricted to the face coat of the concrete, not the stronger backing coat, and will not affect the overall strength and integrity of the planter. A touch-up kit is sent out with GFRC planters, contact Tournesol for application and repair instructions as needed, per finish.
Though GFRC planters are designed to hold up to the elements, they can still scratch, crack, or chip if care is not taken.
- Do not scrub with abrasives.
- Do not push or pull full-planted pots by the top lip.
- Rinse products well to wash away soap and grease.
- Do not use harsh chemicals on the planters or in proximity.
- Clean GFRC finishes with soap & water applied by a bristle brush to get into the textured areas.
material & FINISHES
GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE - GFRC
We cast GFRC products in our plant in Juarez, Mexico. GFRC is glass fiber reinforced concrete and is made by combining a mixture of lightfast pigments, fine sand, cement, polymer, water, and alkali-resistant glass fibers. Our GFRC products are available in five textures and a palette of colors. The glass fibers used in GFRC help give this unique compound its strength.
Alkali-resistant fibers act as the principal tensile load-carrying member, while the polymer and concrete matrix bind the threads together and helps transfer loads from one fiber to another. Without fibers, GFRC would not possess its strength and would be more prone to breakage and cracking. GFRC products have the appearance of poured concrete but are lighter and stronger. Thin layers of materials are hand-applied to mold interiors with added strength from layers of fiberglass. Our production process is different for each of our GFRC textures. All GFRC products include binders to resist cracking and efflorescence.
OPTIONAL WATERPROOFING
TourneSeal, an optional waterproofing, can be applied to the planter interior. Once coated, we test for watertightness and recommend our customers do an additional test after installation before filling.
EXTERIOR SEALANT
Concrete is a porous surface that absorbs moisture and minerals, which can cause changes to the surface appearance. To preserve original appearance, our GFRC is sealed with clear concrete sealer.
INTERIOR SEALANT
Once cast, our planters have an interior sealant added as a water-resistant, damp-proofing layer to prevent most efflorescence and cracking.
CHARCOAL
PEARL
CLAY
SANDBOX
MIST
RAIN
MOSS
CELERY
SHARK
CAROB
