Frequently Asked Questions
Q. "How does the water drain off the these benches?"
A. Actually, on most of these benches, the water drains right through the bench. They are built with 1/8-inch space between each slat so that water drains right through to the shower drain. The exception is the fold down shower bench which has grooves milled into the surface to aid with drainage.
Q. "Will the bench slide around or move on the wet shower floor?"
A. According to the manufacturer, the bottom of each leg features a germ-free rubber strip permanently bonded to it to keep the bench stable and slip-resistant while showering.
Q. "Do I have to worry about mold or mildew with my in-shower bench?"
A. No. Teak is renowned worldwide for its resistance to mold, mildew and rot. It is also germ-free and all our benches are sanded smooth for maximum comfort.
Q. "How do I maintain my teak product?"
A. Teak products require almost no maintenance. Due to teak's natural resistant properties they will not mold or mildew and will maintain the wood's beauty whether finished or unfinished. Maintaining finished teak is similar to polishing your wood furniture. Every few months, simply apply teak oil to the surface of your product with a cloth. This process takes only a few minutes and will renew the finish on your teak product. If you prefer you can choose to let the teak age naturally. In time the teak oil will dissipate and the teak's natural oil content will continue to ward off mold and mildew. If not maintained with use of teak oil the color of the teak will change as it ages to a grayish color. For more information on the care and cleaning of teak, click on our page.
Q. "How do I wash off my teak product?"
A. Cleaning teak is a fairly simple task. For lightly soiled teak use a mild solution of soap and water. For heavily soiled teak you will need to use a mild solution of bleach and water (1 ounce of bleach per 1 gallon of water) and apply to the surface of the product and wipe or scrub off and rinse. This simple process will remove the surface dirt and residue restoring the teak to its natural beauty. We also offer the manufacturers recommended teak cleaning products here. For more information on the care and cleaning of teak, visit our page.
Q. "What is the difference between the Burmese Teak and Plantation Teak?"
A. The manufacturer states plantation teak is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and comes from trees harvested from an actual plantation of younger Teak trees, and use only the heartwood of the tree. Plantation Teak has all the same qualities of old growth Burmese Teak but it is a little lighter in color. Heartwood teak provides an elegant piece with unique grain patterns and a beautiful rich color giving any area an immediate WOW factor. The high silica content in teak makes it an ideal wood to use when a slip resistant surface is needed. The natural oil makes the wood resistant to mold and mildew. Burmese teak is made of pure heartwood from mature Teak trees grown in the Indonesia/South East Asia region.
Q. "What does FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mean?"
A. This certification means the wood you plan to buy meets strict environmental and economic standards and the FSC promotes responsible forestry management.
