Better-Bench 30 One-Piece Shower Bench, 30 x 21.5 x 3 Inches, BB30C

The Better-Bench 30 is a one-piece, self-supporting bench-forming system designed to simplify shower-bench installation. The independent supporting unit can be mounted to most vertical surfaces before or after the finish tile is installed.

Constructed from alloyed aluminum, the BB30C is designed for wet or dry locations and can be mounted over any U.B.C.-approved substrate material. According to the supplied product information, the bench has an engineered load capacity of 400 pounds and requires no additional waterproofing or structural reinforcement.

After mounting the frame with the supplied fasteners, the installer can add a mortar mixture of sand and cement and finish the bench with the desired tile.

Typical Applications

• Building tiled shower benches
• Wet-area installations
• Dry-area installations
• Installation before finish tile is applied
• Installation over existing finish tile
• Mounting over U.B.C.-approved substrate materials

Advantages

• One-piece, self-supporting frame
• Engineered 400-pound load capacity
• Can be installed before or after finish tile is applied
• Mounts to most vertical surfaces
• According to the supplied product information, requires no additional waterproofing or structural reinforcement
• Suitable for wet or dry locations
• Alloyed aluminum construction
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Supplied fasteners support straightforward installation
• Does not require fastening to studs, blocking or other framing members
• Manufactured in the USA

Specifications

• Brand: Better-Bench
• Model: BB30C
• Product type: One-piece shower bench system
• Width: 30 inches
• Depth: 21.5 inches
• Height: 3 inches
• Construction: Alloyed aluminum
• Frame design: One-piece and self-supporting
• Engineered load capacity: 400 pounds
• Installation locations: Wet or dry
• Compatible surfaces: U.B.C.-approved substrate materials
• Country of manufacture: USA

Installation Guidelines

• Install before or after finish tile is applied to the vertical surface
• Mount the one-piece frame using the supplied fasteners
• Place a mortar mixture of sand and cement into the mounted frame
• Finish the bench with the desired tile
• If a stud, blocking or another framing member is encountered, discard the hollow-wall anchor and use the supplied screw with an appropriate pilot hole

Construction Tip: No. 12 x 2-1/2-inch wood screws may also be needed but are not supplied with the Better-Bench kit.

Included Components

• One Better-Bench BB30C alloyed aluminum frame
• Six 3/16-inch hollow-wall fasteners
• Wood screws

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Better-Bench 30?

The bench measures 30 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep and 3 inches high.

What is the engineered load capacity?

The supplied product information lists an engineered load capacity of 400 pounds.

Can the bench be installed after the wall tile is finished?

Yes. The Better-Bench can be installed before or after finish tile is applied to the vertical surface.

Does the bench need to be attached to wall studs?

No. The supplied product information states that fastening to studs, blocking or other framing members is not required.

Can the Better-Bench be used in wet locations?

Yes. It is designed for use in wet or dry locations.

Are additional wood screws included?

No. No. 12 x 2-1/2-inch wood screws may be needed for some installations but are not supplied with the kit.

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