Bilbao 5-foot GFRC Vase Fountain - Campania #1111

Safety

Traditional fountains have no interlocking components and are held together by gravity. Gluing/cementing parts together is not recommended as they may need to be dismantled to replace the pump, hardware, or to relocate the fountain. 

⚠️ CAUTION: Excessive weight or pressure on a concrete fountain may cause it to fall. Keep children & others from climbing, sitting, or leaning on the fountain.

Placement

Non-basin tiered fountains

• A concrete fountain must be placed on a level and firm surface and not raised off the ground more than the inch or two that would occur if using a foundation.
  
• An authorized Campania foundation will additionally help prevent unplanned erosion from the weather, sprinkler system, and fountain splash.
  
• For both safety and optimal performance, do not place fountain on a pedestal or riser, unless included as part of the fountain design. 

Wall Fountains

• If recessing the fountain into a wall or structure, use professional contractors who understand concrete expansion principles and the required joint spacing and materials to help with the buildup of stress when concrete naturally expands and contracts seasonally. 
  
• Wall fountains should be secured to a wall with galvanized wire, chain, etc. whenever possible.

Basin/Pond Fountains

• It is recommended to install these on a layer of pea gravel or crushed rock.
• Sand is not recommended in areas where it may snow or freeze, because sand can retain moisture which negatively affects the basin in a freeze/thaw scenario.  

Resources

• Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) General Care & Maintenance
• Fountain Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Auto Fill Kit Instructions
• Touch-Up Instructions for Cast Stone and GFRC

Cold Weather States

While high-density cast stone concrete is designed to produce a strong and durable product, proper maintenance is recommended to protect our product from the freeze-thaw cycles that occur in winter.

Any piece which can hold water, snow or ice, (e.g., fountain top or bowl, birdbath, planter, saucer) AND any piece placed directly onto the ground surface (e.g., statue, fountain/birdbath base, planter, bench leg) can be damaged by the winter freeze-thaw cycles.

Visit our Cleaning & Care page for specific guidance.

Warranty

• Warranty Information

View Color Palette Guide & Examples

The Beauty of Authenticity

• Campania’s patinas are hand-applied in a multi-step process which produces unique and beautiful surface finishes intended to replicate naturally aged materials.
• Like stains for wood, each piece will accept the patina in varying degrees of intensity, creating surface variations with distinctive character.
• Even when applied with the same process, this artisanal technique gives each piece a unique beauty and permits natural aging to occur seamlessly in an outdoor environment.
• Remember: these color finishes are stains – not paint. Stains are formulated to enhance and complement the hand-sculpted concrete, not hide it! It’s natural for the cast stone to show through in parts.

Campania's finishes are another testament to the true beauty of products handcrafted by the company for more than 40 years.

Give us a call if we can help with color selection!

Color Representation

• Products are photographed in a variety of settings, including natural and artificial lighting.
  
• When viewed in person, the actual color, shape, size and texture of products will vary from those shown in catalogs, promotional materials, digital screens and online as every single product is handcrafted and painted.
  

These factors add to the uniqueness and authenticity of your product! No two are alike, and variations are normal.

There are no warranties on applied finishes or guarantee that a finish will exactly match a product's photography.

The artist studio at Campania has been a shining example of American ingenuity and craftsmanship for 40+ years. With state-of-the-art facilities in eastern Pennsylvania and Vietnam, the Campania team prides itself on a passionate commitment to setting industry standards in product design and quality.

Their style blends classic old-word tradition with a uniquely American sensibility and drives their design philosophy.

Each material used in Campania products is tested for stability, durability, and freeze-thaw to ensure that they're appropriate for commercial installations.

Visit them online: Campania International