URBAN BENCHES

Securing your outdoor bench to a concrete patio is crucial for safety, stability, and preventing theft. The best method depends on your bench's base and your patio. For a permanent, wobble-free installation, using concrete anchor bolts is highly effective. First, position your bench where you want it. Mark the drill points through the bench's pre-existing leg holes or mounting plates. Using a hammer drill and a masonry bit sized for your anchors, drill holes into the concrete at the marks. Clear the dust from the holes. Insert concrete sleeve anchors or wedge anchors, then lower the bench so the bolts protrude through the mounting points. Tighten the nuts with a wrench, pulling the anchor's sleeve to expand and grip the concrete internally. For benches without pre-drilled legs, use surface-mounted steel L-brackets. Secure one side of the bracket to the bench leg with screws, mark and drill into the concrete, and then anchor the other side. This provides a strong, discreet hold. Always ensure you're not drilling into post-tension cables or utility lines. Using the correct concrete anchors—like wedge, sleeve, or drop-in anchors—for your local climate and load requirements will create a durable, long-lasting installation that keeps your patio furniture firmly in place through wind and weather.