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Fountainful provides free shipping in the Lower 48 U.S. thanks to our partnership with 20+ freight carriers. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada: please call or chat with us prior to ordering.

Delivery Methods

Hard-to-Reach Addresses

Most LTL carriers use a standard 28-foot trailer, and it is the driver's discretion if they can safely drive down a particular street.  For hard-to-reach addresses (i.e., narrow street access) or unusual driveway configurations, some carriers may charge extra or require the shipment to be "rescued" by a different carrier. If this happens, we'll relay the additional cost for which you are responsible.

Help prevent an unplanned extra cost by using the Order & Delivery Instructions box on your Cart page to tell us about any potential delivery considerations before the order is ready to ship.

Delivery Timeframes

Ready-to-Ship

Items designated as ready-to-ship generally leave the warehouse within 5-7 business days.

Made-to-Order

The disclosed timeframes are estimates based on each design studio's extensive track record and typical production capacities.

REMEMBER: casting, curing, and staining decorative concrete is not an exact science. The strict attention to detail is why these products are so well loved! Learn more about concrete production in our FAQs. You'll be notified of unexpected delays (i.e., long cure times because of humidity). These are beyond Fountainful's control.

Misc. Delivery Terms

Always inspect your delivery. See the Refund Policy for a Delivery Inspection Checklist.

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 Giannini 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. 
  
• Giannini wall fountains have a steel bar along the back, near the top. The fountain should be secured to a wall with galvanized wire, chain, etc.

Basin/Pond Fountains

• It is recommended to install these on a thin layer of sand (between 0.5" and 1.0" in depth) on top of a concrete slab to aid in self-leveling and to help prevent stress cracks.  
• Review Giannini Pad Guidance for Pond Fountains

Resources

• Final Finish, Aging Process, Preparation & Maintenance – Giannini
• Owner's Manual – Giannini
• Manufacturing Process – Giannini
• Pad Guidance for Basin/Pond Fountains
  

Cold Weather States

➤ Please review Fountainful's Cleaning & Care Page in full.

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.

Where Originality Counts

• Giannini finishes are made to look like they have always been in your garden or that you found them on an antiquing trip!
• Giannini finishes are also formulated to enhance with the passage of time as they patina from exposure to the elements and conditions around them.
• 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.
  

Giannini Garden Ornament’s finishes are another testament to the unique beauty of products handcrafted by the Giannini family for more than 30 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 on color medallions and in catalogs, promotional materials, digital screens and online as every single product is handcrafted and painted.
• Curing time, the weather on the day the finish is applied, and material textures all determine the unique outcome of each finish.
  

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 color medallion or media photography.

Order & Refund Policy

Order Placement

• After we receive your order, details are immediately confirmed with the design studio/manufacturer to ensure a smooth fulfillment process.
• In the chance that your item is out of stock or delayed, we'll contact you about alternative options.
• When shipping information is available, it will be sent to the email address you provided.

Refund / Replacement

Cancellation & Returns

Terms differ between Made-to-Order or Ready-to-Ship items.

Made-to-Order

* Made-to-Order items have a defined production process involving multiple teams of artisans that begin working almost immediately. For concrete items, this begins with the pouring of concrete by hand and the preparation of stains and other elements. Remember: due to variations in natural materials and the handbuilding process, your piece is unique! 

A Policy Exception will only be granted in the rarest of circumstances and will be handled in close coordination with the design studio/manufacturer. A Policy Exception is a courtesy, and if you proceed you'll be required to abide by the terms of the design studio/manufacturer (e.g., return shipping cost, restock fee, final inspection) in addition to a fee determined by Fountainful to reasonably cover our merchant costs and employee time. 

Ready-to-Ship

Call us at 214-901-7275 or email sales@fountainful.com. You must obtain a Return Authorization Request (RAN) from us before proceeding to ship the item. If the return request is approved, you are responsible for the return shipping charges.

Any refund issued in accordance with this Policy will only be returned to the original payment method used upon ordering.

Fountainful cannot issue refunds or facilitate returns on damaged Made-to-Order items. We'll work directly with the design studio on your behalf to initiate a speedy repair or replacement.

Delivery Inspection

Damaged deliveries are extremely rare. The checklist below will help facilitate a smooth claims process in the event of a damaged shipment. 

You must report a damaged delivery to us within 24 hours by calling 214-901-7275 or emailing sales@fountainful.com, including as many photos as possible. After 24 hours, you are responsible for filing a shipping claim with the freight carrier.

Delivery Inspection Checklist for LTL/Freight Shipments 

Before You Sign for Delivery

• Review paperwork to confirm it is in fact your order.
• Look for signs of possible exterior damage even before opening the crate (e.g., ripped shrink-wrap, a broken or open pallet).
• Refuse the shipment IF the damage is very bad, including items poking out of the crate, visible damage to the interior contents, or if it's obvious the pallet fell off the truck.

If Damage is Found

• The driver won't be able to wait for a full inspection of the contents.
• Write what exterior damage you see onto the paperwork before signing. The paperwork is sometimes called Bill of Lading (BOL) or Delivery Receipt.
• BE SPECIFIC, even about anything that looks out of place. Example: Pallet arrived open, potential damage to contents.
• Sign the paperwork and ensure a copy is retained by both you and the driver.

Photograph the Damage

• Take clear photo(s) of the damaged or suspected areas.
• Take a photo of your signed paperwork.
• Remit photos to Fountainful immediately, with a description of the delivery experience.

If you set up the product and later attempt a claim, it will be denied by the freight carrier and you will be responsible for the cost of replacement pieces and reshipment.

From their family studio in Northern California, Giannini Garden Ornaments has been producing beautiful, Italian inspired pieces since 1993. Founded by Marino and Piera Giannini, their first designs were hanging wall fountains, planters, and small garden ornaments. As a truly hands-on business, it takes two to three months to take one of Marino’s drawings from start to finish and involves a skilled process of hand sculpting and mold making.

When the mold is ready for production, it's filled with a slurry of high-quality cement, aggregates, water, steel, synthetic fibers, and additives to ensure strength and durability. The product is then cured and finished with one of their beautiful signature colors applied by hand.