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Aquabench Materials & Design
Q) What is the Aquabench seating solution?
A) The Aquabench seating system is a versatile range of benching solutions designed for commercial changing rooms, leisure facilities, gyms, schools and wet/dry environments. It combines durable materials with flexible configurations to deliver practical and long-lasting seating.
Q) What types of benching options are available with Aquabench?
A) Aquabench is available in a variety of configurations including floor-fixed legs, wall-hung with cantilever brackets, self-supporting island benches and locker-mounted benches, making it easily adaptable to different washroom layouts.
Q) What materials are Aquabench seats made from?
A) Aquabench seating is available in 13mm Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) as flat plated or pockets, as well as hardwood beech slat options, offering excellent durability for heavy-use areas.
Q) Are the TBS Amwell benches suitable for wet areas?
A) Yes. The use of SGL and robust corrosion-resistant frames means Aquabench is suitable for both wet and dry areas, including swimming pool changing rooms and leisure centres.
Q) What frame finishes are available?
A) Bench frames are typically corrosion-resistant aluminium with polyester powder coating, or can be supplied in water-resistant stainless steel, offering enhanced longevity and aesthetic quality.
Q) Can Aquabench be made to measure?
A) Yes, our perimeter, cantilever and back to wall Aquabenches are designed to suit the wall length and can be customised in length to fit your specific changing room layout. Our island and freestanding benches come in 3 standard lengths (900, 1600 and 2300mm).
Q) Can TBS Amwell benches be integrated with lockers and cubicles?
A) Yes. Aquabench can be integrated into our Aquasafe lockers or fitted within our cubicles. They are designed to be suitable for the same applications as our Aquasafe Lockers, Shower Cubicles and our Changing Cubicles. All being supplied for a seamless changing room layout.
Q) What colour finishes are available for Aquasafe Benches?
A) Choose from our 34-laminate colour range for SGL or select the natural hardwood beech finish.
Q) Is Aquabench compliant with industry standards for changing rooms?
A) Aquabench supports Sport England-compliant configurations with deeper bench depths and is suitable for environments where defined standards for seating and benching are required.
Aquabench Maintenance & Installation
Q) How is Aquabench installed?
A) Aquabench can be installed using floor-fixed brackets or wall-hung cantilever brackets, depending on your chosen bench type.
Q) Are these benches robust enough for busy changing room environments?
A) Yes. The combination of high-performance SGL or hardwood and corrosion-resistant framing makes Aquabench suitable for high-traffic areas such as schools, sports centres and workplaces.
Q) Are the bench edges finished for safety?
A) Yes. Exposed edges and corners on Aquabench seating are radiused (rounded) for user safety and comfort.
Q) How easy is Aquabench to maintain and clean?
A) The materials used — Solid Grade Laminate and hardwood with corrosion-resistant framing — are easy to clean and maintain with regular wiping using mild cleaning solutions. Aquabench is designed for minimal maintenance in wet or humid changing room environments.
Q) Will Aquabench withstand long-term use in wet rooms?
A) Yes. With SGL and corrosion-resistant frames, Aquabench seating performs well in areas exposed to moisture and high usage, making it ideal for commercial and leisure environments.
Q) Can the Aquabench seat be adjusted for uneven floors?
A) Yes — floor-fixed brackets can be adjusted to suit uneven or sloping floors, helping ensure a stable and level seating surface in older or irregular spaces.
Sport England Regulations & Compliance
Q) How is Sport England applicable to Changing Room facilities?
A) Sport England compliance emphasises the need for changing facilities to be designed to be accessible and inclusive. This includes providing separate changing, showering and toilet areas for both adults and children. To find out more take a look at our article detailing Sport England Regulations (to be created).
Q) How many benches need to be provided in a changing room?
A) It is recommended to allow a width of 500mm per person for seating. For aisles between benches, a width of 1.5m is recommended as a good walkway width and not below 800mm. Bench depth should be at least 350mm, with a recommended depth of 400mm to 450mm for taller users.