Fixing outdoor furniture to natural soil.
Installing outdoor furniture (benches, picnic tables, planters, etc.) immediately enhances the comfort of a space.
Installing outdoor furniture on natural ground (earth, lawn, gravel, loose soil) requires the right kind of fixing to guarantee stability, durability and safety. Whether you're setting up a terrace in the heart of nature, a reception area in a winery or a seasonal sales outlet, poor fastening can lead to tipping, premature deterioration or accidents.
In addition, the increasing greening of cities means that solutions must be found for fixing furniture to natural soils. Consequently, the search for a virtuous carbon footprint (without concrete) is a matter of course.
1. Why fix outdoor furniture sustainably?
Securing outdoor furniture is first and foremost a risk-prevention measure. A poorly secured bench, table or stand can topple over under the weight of users, or be moved by gusts of wind.
Since wind is the leading cause of outdoor furniture tipping over, securing outdoor furniture permanently will help prevent accidents.
A poorly secured table, bench, planter or urban shelter can topple over onto a person, move suddenly, damage a fence, or even cause injury.
High structures (pergolas, arbors, parasols) are particularly sensitive to wind load.
What's more, it's vital to fix your furniture properly to ensure it can withstand the elements, such as rain, frost, etc., as furniture that's simply been laid down can gradually become destabilized, or deformed by uneven ground.
Finally, anchoring your outdoor furniture helpsprevent theft. Anchoring your outdoor furniture can deter opportunistic theft attempts, particularly in accessible gardens.
2. A new Fenox solution to secure your furniture
Fenox has developed an innovative solution : moorings for landscape sleepers and outdoor furniture. This anchoring system secures your furniture in the ground and prevents it from being moved or stolen. This new product, made in France, offers many advantages :
Time-saving
The time required to install your furniture is considerably reduced: no more digging or pouring concrete. Fixed in the ground with a hammer and two tools (driving tool and mandrel), the Fenox anchor can be installed in just a few minutes.
Labor savings
A single service provider to fix the table. No concrete, so no need to return to the site several times.
Tamper-proof
The 3 steel rods of the Fenox anchor are set into the ground to provide a strong anchor. The plate is screwed to the underside of the table leg; once installed, the screws are no longer accessible.
Quality and durability
Moorings are hot-dip galvanized to NF EN ISO 1461 standards to resist corrosion over time.
Visit www.e-viti.com to find out more, mooring ropes with Fenox plates for outdoor furniture. You can also watch the installation video here