Public bench with integrated planter ROUGH&READY HUG A TUBS

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Overview
The Rough&Ready Hug a Tubs Cylindrical is a cylindrical shrub tub designed for urban planting and tree installations. The product combines a circular planter (typical Ø235 cm) with a Rough&Ready Curved bench profile. Seating can be specified as full-round, half-round or quarter-round. Alternative beam materials include hardwoods, metal finishes or the All Black recycled PP/PE option.

Seating & configurations

• Seating arrangements: full-round / half-round / quarter-round
• Standard beam profile: Rough&Ready 7x15 cm; alternative profiles available
• Seating material options: Louro (FSC-100%), Accoya (FSC-Mix-70%), All Black (100% recycled PP/PE), Douglas, powder-coated metal

Treetec® Tree care system
Integrated Treetec® options support root health and water management for trees planted in tubs.

• Treetec® Basic: oxygen circulation, thermal insulation and underground root-ball anchoring
• Treetec® Bottom Up: bottom water reservoir with capillary columns to improve water distribution and reduce watering frequency; biodegradable column option that gradually integrates into the substrate

Materials (examples)

• Corten Steel
  Weathering steel, warm red-brown patina, textured finish, 1–3 years to oxidize, ~50 years lifespan, recyclable
• Powder Coating
  Steel/aluminium/Corten/galvanised steel with RAL colour options, smooth texture, ~10 years lifespan, recyclable
• Louro (FSC-100%)
  FSC® hardwood, Rough&Ready 7x15 cm beam, max length 300 cm, yellow-brown, >30 years lifespan
• Accoya (FSC-Mix-70%)
  Modified FSC® wood, solid 7x7 cm or Rough&Ready 7x15 cm, max length 300 cm, 30–40 years lifespan
• All Black (Recycled)
  100% recycled PP/PE, Rough&Ready 7x15 cm beam, max length 250 cm, black matte, ~40–50 years lifespan

Accessories & add-ons

• Optional Treetec® modules: Basic or Bottom Up (with biodegradable capillary columns)
• Additional accessories and bespoke configurations available on request via quotation

Notes

• Product can be configured for planter diameter, seating depth and seating height.
• Material and finish choices affect appearance, lifespan and maintenance requirements.

Technical specifications

• Model: Hug a Tubs Cylindrical (Rough&Ready series)
• Typical planter diameter (example): Ø235 cm
• Typical planter height (example): 90 cm
• Typical seating height (example): 45 cm
• Typical seating depth (example): 50 cm
• Standard seating beam: Rough&Ready 7x15 cm; alternatives available
• Available seating materials: Louro (FSC-100%), Accoya (FSC-Mix-70%), All Black (recycled PP/PE), Douglas, powder-coated metal
• Tree care compatibility: Treetec® Basic and Bottom Up (capillary columns, biodegradable option)
• Seating configurations: full-round / half-round / quarter-round
• Metal finishes: Corten or powder coating (RAL)