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Artificial stone For Garden S-01

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Model: S-01
Diameter: 39.00 cm
Net weight: 5.00 kg
Dimensions: 45.00 cm × 60.00 cm × 23.00 cm

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The GARTENDEK S-01 is a hollow artificial stone designed to bring visual order to outdoor spaces. Shaped to resemble a natural field boulder, it conceals small garden equipment — pumps, taps, drain covers, electrical sockets, irrigation valves — while adding a genuine stone accent to the landscape.
At just 5 kg, the S-01 can be placed and repositioned by hand in under a minute, on any surface: lawn, gravel, soil, or paving. No tools, no foundations, no permanent changes to your garden. Beneath its irregular, organic silhouette lies a hollow interior with a coverage diameter of approximately 39 cm — enough to shelter the most common utility elements found in residential gardens.
The surface is formed from natural marble chips embedded in a marine-grade gelcoat, producing the color variation and texture of a real field stone. Available in two natural tones — Red and Gray — the S-01 is the entry model in the GARTENDEK range: compact, lightweight, and designed for long-term outdoor placement without maintenance.

Every garden contains elements that are necessary but unwelcome to the eye. Small water pumps sit at the edge of a pond. Outdoor taps protrude near the entrance. Drain covers interrupt a carefully maintained lawn. Electrical sockets and junction boxes stand exposed near a terrace.

These utility elements create visual disorder. They interrupt the lines and textures of an otherwise considered outdoor space. Homeowners notice them, guests notice them, and they become a persistent, low-level frustration.

Traditional solutions are limited. Natural stone is beautiful but weighs 40–80 kg, requires mechanical handling, and cannot be hollowed to shelter equipment. Budget plastic covers are lightweight but degrade quickly — painted surfaces fade, crack, or chalk within two to three outdoor seasons, leaving the garden looking worse than before.

The S-01 occupies a middle ground that neither extreme can reach: a lightweight, realistic stone that conceals equipment, withstands years of weather exposure, and genuinely improves the visual character of the garden rather than merely patching a problem.

The S-01 is a hollow shell with an irregular, peaked profile — approximately 23 cm at center height, tapering to roughly 8 cm at the edges. The interior provides a usable coverage diameter of ~39 cm.

Installation is immediate. Place the stone directly over the target object on any surface. No anchoring, no foundation, no tools. Total setup time: under one minute. To access the equipment underneath, simply lift the stone with one hand and set it aside.

Stability comes from the stone's own weight (5 kg) and its broad, flat base footprint (~60 × 45 cm). On sloped terrain, a small gravel bed improves contact, but is not required.

Seasonal behavior is neutral. The fiberglass composite structure does not absorb water, does not expand or contract meaningfully with temperature changes, and tolerates a continuous operating range from −30 °c to +60 °c. The stone performs identically in summer heat, autumn rain, and winter frost. It does not need to be removed, covered, or stored during any season.

Base contact — the stone has a non-sealed base and rests directly on the ground surface. It is not hermetically sealed; natural micro air exchange between the interior cavity and the surrounding environment is possible through the ground contact zone.

The S-01 is constructed from a multi-layer fiberglass composite — the same class of material used in boat hull construction, chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio and long-term weather resistance.

The outer surface is a marble chip and marble powder gelcoat of the ISO/NPG class. The color is not painted, printed, or applied as a film. Instead, natural stone chips and stone dust of different colors are mixed directly into the gelcoat compound during manufacturing. This means the color and grain are embedded in the material itself, producing a surface that ages gracefully rather than peeling, flaking, or fading.

Compared with typical alternatives:

Criterion	GARTENDEK S-01	Natural field stone	Concrete cover	Budget plastic (HDPE / polyresin)
Weight (comparable size)	5 kg	40–80 kg	25–50 kg	1–3 kg
Hollow interior	✅ Conceals equipment	❌ Solid	❌ Typically solid	✅ Hollow
Visual realism	Marble chips in gelcoat	Natural stone	Industrial appearance	Paint / print — fades in 2–3 seasons
Installation	One hand, <1 min	Mechanical lift required	Heavy manual work	One hand
Access to concealed element	✅ Lift and replace instantly	❌ Must remove entirely	❌ Fixed installation	✅ Lift
UV / frost resistance	✅ Engineered (−30 °C to +60 °C)	Variable (natural variation)	⚠️ Can crack in freeze-thaw cycles	⚠️ Surface degrades under UV
Load capacity	100+ kg	Unlimited	High	Not rated
Service life	10+ years	Indefinite	Variable (cracking risk)	2–4 years
Price range Production	From €164 EU (Italy / Slovenia)	€300–1,500+ Natural quarrying	€40–120 Local / industrial	€30–110 Predominantly China

Decorative landscaping

Place the S-01 as a standalone stone accent in a garden bed, along a pathway, or near a seating area. Many owners use it purely for decoration — no equipment concealment needed — to introduce a natural stone element without the weight and cost of a real boulder.

Equipment concealment

Cover a small garden pump, outdoor tap, drain lid, or electrical junction box. The hollow interior (ø ~39 cm) accommodates most compact utility installations. Equipment remains fully accessible at any time.

Garden zoning

Use one or several stones to define visual boundaries between garden areas — separating a flower bed from a lawn, marking the transition between a patio and a planted zone, or anchoring the corner of a gravel path.

Terrace and yard organization

Near a terrace, the S-01 can conceal an irrigation valve, a cable bundle, or a low-voltage transformer for garden lighting, replacing an industrial-looking element with a calm, natural form.

Water feature integration

At the edge of a pond or fountain, the S-01 hides the pump or filter housing while blending visually with the surrounding stones and planting.

The S-01 is the entry model of the GARTENDEK artificial stone range — the lightest (5 kg), most compact (45 × 60 × 23 cm), and most affordable unit in the lineup (€164.37 including delivery).

It is the logical choice when the concealment target is small — up to 39 cm in diameter — and when a minimal, natural-looking stone accent is sufficient. Its irregular field-boulder shape gives it an organic silhouette that suits informal, naturalistic garden styles.

Choose the S-01 when:

The object to conceal measures ≤39 cm
Budget is a primary consideration
A small, lightweight stone is preferred over a larger landscape element
You are trying GARTENDEK products for the first time

Consider a different model when:

The target object exceeds 39 cm — look at S-05 (ø 49 cm), S-07 (ø 45 cm), or the M-series
Greater height clearance is needed — the M-series offers profiles up to 32 cm
A wider horizontal footprint is required — XL-01 covers up to ~80 cm diameter with a flat stone profile

The S-01 works well as a standalone piece or as part of a multi-stone arrangement using different GARTENDEK models to create a varied, natural-looking stone grouping.

Environment — Artificial Stones (GARTENDEK)

1. Carbon Footprint (Production & Logistics)

The carbon footprint of GARTENDEK artificial stones is determined by three factors: material composition, production location, and logistics distance.

Materials: The composite structure (gelcoat, polyester resins, marble chips, fiberglass) uses industrially processed but chemically stable components. Marble chips are a by-product of natural stone processing, not virgin mined material.

Production: Manufacturing takes place in Italy and Slovenia (EU). European production significantly reduces transport distance compared to non-EU alternatives.

Logistics: Each stone is shipped in an individual wooden crate. Product weight ranges from 5 kg (S size) to over 50 kg (XXXL size). The shipping crate adds approximately 2–12 kg of wood packaging depending on size. Courier delivery within the EU generates 15–120 kg CO₂e per shipment depending on size and distance.

Numerical estimate (category average): For a medium-sized stone (M/L), the estimated carbon footprint from production and delivery within Central Europe is approximately 30–60 kg CO₂e per unit.

2. Zero Plastic Packaging

GARTENDEK artificial stones are shipped without single-use plastic packaging.

Primary packaging: The stone is secured inside a wooden crate using:

Wooden battens and screws (marked removal points)
Black or transparent stretch film (perforated for handholds) — this is the only plastic component

Secondary packaging: The crate is wrapped in the same stretch film for weather protection during transit.

Customer action: After receiving the stone, the user removes 2–3 screws at marked locations and cuts the PVC ties with a knife or scissors. The stretch film and PVC ties are recyclable as plastic waste (PP/PVC).

Wooden crate disposal: The crate can be:

Dismantled and used as firewood
Disposed of as non‑hazardous waste
Recycled as clean wood (untreated, no chemical impregnation)

Plastic content per shipment: Less than 1% of total packaging weight.

3. Water Conservation

The product itself does not consume water during use. However, water conservation is relevant at two stages:

Production: Composite manufacturing uses water only for cooling and cleaning. No water is incorporated into the final product.

Use phase (landscaping): Stones can be placed in rain‑fed landscapes without irrigation requirements. When used to conceal utility infrastructure (septic hatches, well casings, junction boxes), the stone does not alter the site's water balance.

Comparison to natural stone: Natural stone quarrying often requires water for cutting and polishing. GARTENDEK stones are moulded, not cut — no process water is consumed during shaping.

Verdict: The product has negligible direct water impact. Indirect savings come from replacing water‑intensive natural stone extraction.

4. Food Waste Reduction

GARTENDEK artificial stones are not directly involved in food production or storage. However, they contribute indirectly through:

Edible landscaping: Stones can be placed adjacent to vegetable beds, herb gardens, or fruit bushes — creating visually coherent edible landscapes without soil contamination risks (the material is chemically inert, see Section 8).

No leaching into soil: Because the material does not interact with soil or groundwater, it does not compromise food safety for plants grown nearby.

No direct effect on food waste: The product's contribution to food waste reduction is neutral to positive (by enabling edible landscaping without restrictions).

5. Product Lifecycle

Declared service life: 10+ years of outdoor use under normal conditions (temperature range −30 °C to +60 °C, UV exposure, rain, snow, wind).

Design philosophy: The stone is engineered as a permanent landscape element — not a disposable seasonal item. The multi‑layer composite structure (gelcoat + fiberglass + marble surface) is designed to remain visually and structurally stable for a decade or more.

Maintenance requirements: None. No seasonal treatment, no repainting, no sealing, no waterproofing.

Failure modes (end of life): The stone may eventually develop surface wear (chalking, fading) or structural damage from extreme impact. It does not rot, warp, or biodegrade prematurely.

Obsolescence: The stone does not become functionally obsolete. It can be repositioned, relocated, or reassigned to a different landscape use at any time.

6. Transport Packaging

Primary shipping crate: Individual wooden crate (softwood, typically spruce or pine). Crate dimensions range from 70×50×30 cm (S size) to 170×90×55 cm (XXXL size) (custom‑fitted to each stone).

Crate weight: Wooden structure adds approximately 2–12 kg to the shipment depending on size.

Crate materials:

Wooden battens and boards (untreated, no chemical impregnation)
Screws (metal, recyclable)
PVC ties (plastic, recyclable)
Stretch film (LDPE, recyclable)

Logistics class:

S / M sizes — standard courier (DPD, GLS, national postal services)
L sizes — standard pallet shipment
XL / XXXL sizes — custom non‑standard pallet, special freight services

Space efficiency: The wooden crate is form‑fitted to each stone. Void space is minimal (typically less than 10% of crate volume). Flat‑packing is not applicable due to the stone's rigid shape.

7. End‑of‑Life & Recyclability

Material composition (by function):

Gelcoat (ISO/NPG) — thermoset polymer, not melt‑recyclable
Polyester resins — thermoset polymer, not melt‑recyclable
Fiberglass (glass fibre reinforcement) — non‑recyclable in mixed composite form
Marble chips and sand — inert mineral filler
Internal moisture barrier — additional polymer layer

Current recyclability status: The multi‑layer composite structure is not recyclable through standard municipal waste streams. Thermoset polymers cannot be remelted. Separation of layers is not economically feasible at scale.

Responsible disposal options:

Landfill (non‑hazardous) — the material is chemically inert and does not leach toxins
Energy recovery (incineration with power generation) — the polymer fraction has calorific value
Downcycling (crushing as mineral aggregate) — marble chips and sand can be recovered as filler material

Comparison to alternatives:

Natural stone — not recyclable either, but can be crushed as aggregate
Concrete — crushable as aggregate, but significantly heavier (15–20×) and less resource‑efficient during use

Future improvements: GARTENDEK is monitoring developments in thermoset polymer recycling (solvolysis, pyrolysis) but does not currently offer closed‑loop recycling.

8. Summary Table (Category Ranges)

Parameter	Range / Value
Product name	GARTENDEK Artificial Stone (S, M, L, XL, XXXL)
Declared service life	10+ years
Weight (product only)	5–50+ kg (depending on model)
Weight with wooden crate	7–65 kg
Shipping crate dimensions	70×50×30 cm (S) to 170×90×55 cm (XXXL)
Carbon footprint estimate	15–120 kg CO₂e
Plastic packaging	less than 1% of total packaging weight
Water consumption during use	0 L (no irrigation required)
Recyclability (current)	Not recyclable — landfill or energy recovery
Material leaching into soil	None — chemically inert
Food‑safe for adjacent planting	Yes — no soil interaction

9. EU Environmental Frameworks

REACH (EC 1907/2006): All materials used (gelcoat, polyester resins, fiberglass, marble chips) are REACH‑registered substances. No SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) are intentionally added.

CE marking (Construction Products Regulation CPR — EU 305/2011): Artificial stones are not classified as construction products under CPR. They are landscape elements and do not require CE marking for structural use.

EU Ecolabel (optional): The product does not carry EU Ecolabel certification. The composite structure does not meet current criteria for "easy recyclability" (a requirement for Ecolabel in some categories).

Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC): The wooden crate is classified as non‑hazardous waste (EWC 15 01 03 — wooden packaging). The stone itself, at end of life, is classified as non‑hazardous industrial waste (EWC 10 11 03 — waste from composite materials).

Single‑Use Plastics Directive (SUP — EU 2019/904): The stretch film and PVC ties are within scope, but quantities are minimal (less than 1% of packaging weight). GARTENDEK continues to explore plastic‑free alternatives.

EU Green Deal / Circular Economy Action Plan: The product aligns with durability and repairability principles (long service life, no planned obsolescence) but does not yet meet circularity targets for polymer composites.

Does the s-01 look realistic, or will people notice it is artificial?

The surface is formed from real marble chips and marble powder embedded in an iso/npg gelcoat — not painted. The texture and color variation mimic a natural field stone. At normal viewing distance (1 m+), the s-01 is not identifiable as artificial. It does not have the uniform coloring or smooth finish typical of mass-produced plastic alternatives.

Can i install it myself, and how long does it take?

Yes. The s-01 weighs 5 kg and requires no tools, no foundation, and no anchoring. Place it over the element you want to conceal on any surface — grass, gravel, soil, or paving. Typical installation time: under 1 minute.

Will it fade or crack after years of outdoor use?

No. Uv stability is built into the iso/npg gelcoat — the same class used in marine applications. The color is integral to the material, not a surface coating. The declared service life is 10+ years of permanent outdoor exposure without fading, cracking, or delamination.

What is the maximum object size the s-01 can cover?

The interior coverage diameter is approximately 39 cm, with a height clearance of 23 cm at the peak. It is designed for small utility elements: compact garden pumps, outdoor taps, small sockets, drain covers. For larger objects, see the s-05 (ø 49 cm), m-series, or l/xl models.

Can i place it directly on grass or soil?

Yes. No site preparation is required. The hollow base sits naturally on any surface. For permanent installations on a slope, slight leveling or a small gravel base improves stability but is not mandatory.

How does the s-01 compare to cheaper plastic rock covers?

Most budget artificial rocks are made from hdpe or thin polyresin — lightweight but with painted surfaces that degrade within 2–4 seasons. The s-01 uses a multi-layer fiberglass composite with marble chip gelcoat — the same material class used in boat hulls. The result: higher load tolerance (100+ kg), longer uv life, and a surface that remains realistic after years of exposure.

Can i step on it accidentally?

Yes. Despite being hollow, the engineered fiberglass shell supports over 100 kg of static load. It tolerates accidental stepping and garden traffic without deformation.

Is the s-01 available in different colors?

Yes — two color variants: red and gray. The color is formed by adding different natural stone chips into the gelcoat compound, so each variant has authentic stone-like color variation.

Can i drill holes for cables or pipes?

Yes. The gfk composite can be drilled with special masonry drill bits or hole saws, or cut with a stone-cutting disc on an angle grinder. This allows you to route cables, pipes, or hoses through the stone wall. Since the material does not have very thick walls (typically 10-15 mm), this can be done in just a few minutes.