About Oblong Trough
A full frame runs beneath this trough, and that frame is the whole point of it. Base drain holes never meet the pavers, so water leaves the container instead of damming under it, and the slab below dries out between waterings. The body itself is a fully reinforced blend of cement and grounded fibreglass — cement for the surface and the mass, fibreglass for the tension a long, thin form has to carry without cracking. We source it through our Light Stone planters, and it sits with the rest of the trough planters collection.
Two sizes cover most of what comes across the showroom floor. LS7034/150 at 150 x 37 x 60 cm runs as a boundary length along a cafe edge or a streetscape verge. LS7034N/100 at 100 x 23 x 40 cm is the narrow one, for thresholds and tight courtyard returns where 37 cm of width would crowd a walkway. Both take bolting or gluing straight onto a concrete pad, paving or decking, which is usually the first question asked before anything goes near a public thoroughfare. Finishes are White Cimstone, Black, Apollo Grey, Raku, or textured Dulux Colours matched to a project palette.
The LS7034 code series runs to six sizes in total, so if neither of these two lengths lands where you need it, check the Oblong Planter Boxes. Before ordering, work out the soil volume with the potting mix calculator — a 150 cm trough takes more mix than most people budget for, and topping up six weeks later means disturbing roots that have already gone down.
Which two sizes does the Oblong Trough come in?
Two standard configurations:
LS7034/150 at 150x37x60
LS7034N/100 at 100x23x40
What is the trough actually made of?
A blend of cement and grounded fibreglass, reinforced right through. The cement carries the mass and the finished surface; the fibreglass holds the structure rigid and keeps surface cracking out of a form this long and this thin.
Why does the trough sit on a frame rather than flat on the ground?
Drain holes resting flush on concrete or paving dam up. The full frame fitted beneath the base lifts those outlets off the surface, so water runs away freely instead of sitting under the container.
Can it be fixed down in a public or wind-exposed position?
Yes. The structure is built to be bolted or glued directly to concrete pads, paving or decking — the usual condition for commercial and streetscape installations where a trough cannot be allowed to shift.
Which finishes can I order it in?
Five: White Cimstone, Black, Apollo Grey, Raku, and textured Dulux Colours. If you are matching the Dulux option to paving or joinery, bring the sample to our Malaga showroom and compare it against the finished trough in daylight.
