Nope!
Our mix is glass fiber reinforced with a light-weight recycled expanded glass aggregate (made in Ontario btw), this reduces the weight by about 45%. The concrete top is actually hollow inside - which allows the frame to nest inside.
Config 1 is about 30 pounds
Config 2 is about 65 pounds
Config 3 is about 76 pounds
Config 4 is about 99 pounds
Config 5 is about 140 pounds
The concrete is fine in all of our seasons, from our cold wet/snowy winters to our hot humid summers!
Yes! It is sealed with a breathable reactive penetrating sealer.
The frames are made from 1/2" x 1/2" hollow Stainless Steeltube. We cut and tig-weld each part for each frame per order.
Stainless steel is extremely rust resistant - however if a blemish starts to develop, it can be buffed out with stainless steel wool or a grey-scotch bright pad.