Park Avenue Bench and Planter
FOUR: CASTING
Sakrete 5000 Plus and CHENG’s Outdoor Concrete Pro-Formula are used to cast both the planters and the bench top to assure fade resistance.
Step 1 – Prepare for Casting
Step 2 – Pour the Concrete
Step 3 – Cover and Cure
Previous: Forming Bench Top![Park Ave Bench and Planter - Forming the Bench Top | CHENG Concrete Exchange](https://www.concreteexchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/park-avenue-bench-planter-forming-bench-top-step-1-1.jpg)
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The bench top is just 2-3/4″ thick and spans more than 30″ between the two planters. Heavy reinforcing with rebar and mesh is what keeps the bench intact.
Next: Demolding![Park Ave Concrete Bench and Planter - Demolding | CHENG Concrete Exchange](https://www.concreteexchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/park-avenue-bench-planter-demolding-step-2-1.jpg)
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Excavating the rigid foam from the planter boxes is a time consuming process but worth the effort. Be sure to preserve the forms for future use.