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Sauna
Pre-planning Hints | Correct
Use of Space | Sauna
Door | The Importance
Of A Shower | Ventilation
Ceiling Height
| Finlandia's Paneling
| Finlandia's Flooring
| Benches | Specifications
For Contractors
Finlandia
Builds Better Benches
There's no comparison!
Our benches have the greatest strength and durability and are made
from the finest materials.
| FINLANDIA'S
2x2 BENCH TOPS |
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COMPETITOR'S
1x4 BENCH TOPS |
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FINLANDIA'S
2" x 2" BENCH TOPS |
COMPETITOR'S
1" x 4" BENCH TOPS |
| Fastening
Ability: |
1
3/8" penetration for greatest strength and durability |
Minimal;
only 5/8" penetration |
| Tendency
to Cup: |
None |
Moderate;
elevates with flat grain |
Water
Retention:
(Perspiration) |
Virtually
none; narrower tops will not retain perspiration |
High;
due to width of boards and tendency to cup |
| Vertical
Grain: |
Always |
Occasional |
| Air
Circulation: |
Excellent;
narrower boards allow greater air circulation and less water
retention |
Less,
due to width of boards |
| Advantages: |
Greater
durability, better holding strength, neater look. No slivers.
Fastened from the bottom, leaving no exposed metal to burn bather. |
All
advantages are to the manufacturer. Cheaper to make, lower cost
of materials, takes less time to manufacture! |
| Disadvantages: |
None
for purchaser. Better materials may result in some higher costs
for manufacturer. |
Questionable
durability, will not support heavy weight, tends to sag with
use, high tendency for flat grain boards to cup and splinter.
Less air circulation. |
| WOOD
KEY |
TIGHT GRAIN - will not lift, sliver or warp. |
Can feather and warp. |
Can lift, sliver and warp. |
| 100%
VERTICAL GRAIN |
WIDE
GRAIN |
FLAT
GRAIN |
HINTS FOR NAILING T&G: Use 5p galvanized small head siding nails
and nail at a 45 degree angle for the best holding power. Use a
nail punch to hide the nail. Or, use 1¾" galvanized staples in an
air gun.
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