|
Can a Teak Memorial Bench Be Left by
the Sea?
By Adam Thain
Recently i was asked by a customer whether a Teak
Memorial Bench could be left on a an exposed coastal
path facing the sea for fellow walkers to rest their
legs and remember a friend. Quite simply, indeed they
can.
The harsh and exposed conditions that you will
experience along a coastal path will erode and eat away
at a standard concrete bench. Metal benches also suffer
from the salty conditions and will overtime oxidise and
rust away. Unlike concrete and metal benches, the high
levels of natural Silica and Rubber found in high
quality Teak Memorial Benches will withstand the wet and
salty conditions for many a year to come. In Asia they
still construct traditional boats from Teak for this
exact reason.
I would also offer this advice: Opt for a Stainless
Steel commemorative plaque over Brass plaque for a
maintenance free Bench in these harsh and exposed
conditions. For the same reasons, buy the heaviest duty
stainless steel brackets within your budget to fix your
bench securely down - this way the fixtures and fittings
will last just as long as the bench.
I am also often asked whether you need to fix additional
'risers' to the bottom of each leg when a Teak Bench is
placed on grass or in a damp environment. Just as
outlined earlier, the high levels of natural Silica and
Rubber found in Teak prevent water seeping up the legs
and rotting the wood so you would not need any
additional protection.
Wealden Fine Furniture has been manufacturing and
retailing A Grade Teak Garden Furniture, Memorial
Benches and Indoor Furniture for nearly a decade. All of
our Furniture is supplied fully assembled - no flat
pack, and has been traditionally joined by our local
master carpenters. |
