URBAN BENCHES

Yes—here’s the honest answer. The screws on our outdoor benches are tamper-resistant, and for high-risk locations we use tamper-proof screws and anti-theft hardware to make theft as difficult as possible. No fastener is 100% immune to a determined thief with power tools, but the goal of outdoor bench theft prevention is to slow thieves down and make a bench not worth stealing. On standard models, we install stainless steel pin-in-torx security screws on all exposed seat slats and frame brackets. These screws have a small raised pin in the center of the drive, so a regular Torx or Allen key will not fit. You need a matching security bit, which we can supply for maintenance. This stops casual tampering and most spur-of-the-moment theft. For public parks, transit stops, schools, and commercial patios, we offer stronger anti-theft hardware upgrades. These include one-way clutch head screws that tighten normally but cannot be backed out without drilling, plus through-bolted connections with tamper-resistant nuts. We also recommend anchoring the bench legs to concrete with expansion bolts or chemical anchors. When the bench is bolted down and every exposed fastener requires a special tool, thieves usually move on. If you need to remove a slat for repainting or replacement later, contact us with your bench serial number and we can provide the correct security bit or refer you to an approved installer. The hardware itself is weather-resistant stainless steel, and we offer a 316 stainless upgrade for coastal environments. So yes—our outdoor benches are designed with tamper-proofing and theft prevention in mind. They are not absolutely theft-proof, but they are secure enough to deter the vast majority of theft attempts.