Northland Construction Supplies

Better Bench Rectangular Bench-Adjustable [BB-ADJR]

An easy to install bench-forming system that replaces the complex methods currently in use. This fully independent supporting unit can be mounted to most vertical surfaces quickly and efficiently, saving the installer valuable time. What once took days can now be done in about an hour! It has an engineered 400 lb load capacity and can be installed before or after the finish tile is applied to vertical surfaces. This self-supporting, one piece frame is easy to install with supplied fasteners, requiring no additional waterproofing or structural reinforcement.

Features and Benefits

• Safe. Engineered 400 lb load capacity on all bench products. 100 lb load capacity on the Better Tray (BT-17).
• Flexible. Install before or after finish tile is applied to vertical surfaces.
• Simple. Self-supporting, one piece frame is easy to install with supplied fasteners, requiring no additional waterproofing or structural reinforcement.
• Adaptable. Use in wet or dry locations; mount over any U.B.C. approved substrate material.
• Quick. Takes only minutes to mount, place mortar mix (sand & cement), and tile as desired.
• Durable. Long lasting and corrosion resistant materials throughout.

Specifications

• This bench adjusts from 33 1/2"to 60" x 3" Front Face and has 14 1/2" wall sides.
• If using for greater than 36" wide you will need an BT-17S Support for the center of the Bench. Supplied with hollow wall anchors and wood screws.

Better-Bench® Installation Instructions

Step 1
Position Better-Bench® at desired location and mark mounting holes on substrate. Using a 3/8" masonry bit, drill marked locations completely through substrate. Place fastener sleeves in drilled holes and secure by tightening screws with a hand screwdriver. If blocking or framing is encountered, discard, discard hollow wall anchors and use wood screws (provided).

Step 2
Remove screws and inject a small amount of adhesive caulk in each mounting hole. Reposition Better-Bench®, insert fastener screws or wood screw and tighten completely using a hand screwdriver.

Step 3
Place a continuous bead of adhesive caulk along the top edge of the Better-Bench® at wall surface. Apply stiff mortar to completely fill bench unit, allowing for surface drainage by building mortar up in back corner and screeding even with upper front lip of unit. Pack mortar tightly, allowing the mortar to press through the front holes. Fill any voids in front channel and screed mortar flush with upper and lower lip of channel.

Step 4
Tile and grout the top and face of the Better-Bench® as desired.

See Technical Information for Frequently Asked Questions.