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There are two sets of leg extensions included with every Deluxe Shower Seat. The only difference is the length of the extensions. They're included to increase the range of installation heights available to a user.

Each arm will support up to 122 pounds. Bear in mind that weight applied to the outer end of the arm puts more stress on the hinge.

Rubberwood is used to make the top of every wood slatted shower seat. It is a tree grown on plantations in Southeast Asia. The trees produce latex, which is used to make many rubber-based products. After a rubberwood tree ages more than 25 years or so its yield of latex diminishes to a point where it is no longer useful for that purpose. These trees are harvested and replaced with new rubberwood trees. Because it is a dense wood that is easy to kiln dry, shrinks very little and remains stable once dried, and offers great durability, rubberwood is used in a variety of kitchen, bathroom, and furniture goods. Since it serves these dual purposes--latex production followed by useful lumber--with little waste, rubberwood is considered an eco-friendly material.

Every Deluxe Shower Seat, as it folds against the wall, travels past 90°. This allows the weight of the seat to overbalance toward the wall so it stays in the upright position. The wall must be plumb for the seat to function properly in this folded position.

If your wall is out of plumb and leans toward the seat, it is possible that the seat will not be able to overbalance and stay upright. This is not a defect in the seat; rather, it is a problem with the construction of the wall or a situation that has developed over time due to forces being applied to the wall. In a nutshell, the wall is interfering with the over-travel of the seat

If your wall is out of plumb and leans toward the seat, it is possible that the seat will not be able to overbalance and stay upright. This is not a defect in the seat; rather, it is a problem with the construction of the wall or a situation that has developed over time due to forces being applied to the wall. In a nutshell, the wall is interfering with the over-travel of the seat.

Grab bars must be anchored properly to support a significant load and to withstand sudden force, like what can happen when a person falls and grabs onto a grab bar or falls into a grab bar with their body.

There are a number of ways to provide a good foundation for installing grab bars. You can install 2x blocking between studs in the wall (then cover with materials like drywall and tile), or secure 5/8" or ¾" plywood over the studs prior to drywall. Some grab bars can be used with a fastener called a Wing-it, though that is not true for AKW grab bars.

The better you can anchor the blocking, the more force the grab bar will be able to withstand, to a point. So notching the studs for blocking, or installing cleats behind the blocking, provides more foundational strength than simply toe-nailing the blocking to the studs.

Be sure to use fasteners that fully penetrate the blocking or plywood. We suggest using #10 or #12 screws, depending on the mounting plate holes of your grab bars. The length of the screws will vary depending on the wall materials the screws have to penetrate through 1/2" drywall before reaching the blocking material, whereas in other situations there may be thick tile and underlayment layers over the blocking, which would require a much longer screw. Cement block and concrete require specialized anchors and screws. Always use stainless steel fasteners in wet locations.

And always use stainless steel fasteners in wet locations.

Yes they do. There are a couple of key measurements that ADA requires of the grab bars themselves. One is the diameter of the grab bar, and the other is the distance between the grab bar and the wall to which it is anchored. The diameter of the grab bar must be between 1¼" and 1½". The distance from the wall to the grab bar cannot exceed 1½".

There are many ADA requirements that define the locations and lengths of grab bars for particular situations, though these requirements are for commercial (non-residential) applications. Consulting ADA guidelines before installing grab bars in your home is wise and can be beneficial, though there is no legal obligation to comply with them. Our best recommendation is to visit an online source for details. Here is a link to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design: http://www.ada.gov

This often comes down to preference, though we believe our grab bars offer several key advantages.

Our grab bars are warm to the touch and provide a very "grippable" surface. Users with weakness in their hands or forearms find these grab bars easy to hold, even when wet. Grooves in the UPVC cover collect water so that the ridges remain drier, thereby providing a good foundation for holding. The core of every grab bar is a thick-walled aluminum tube that offers great strength and will not rust or deteriorate.

By contrast, stainless steel grab bars feel cold to the touch and can be slippery when wet, even if textured. The quality of stainless steel in grab bars varies, and the appearance of some inferior products will decline over time. And stainless steel grab bars are so common in public restrooms and commercial settings that people think they look institutional.

Towel bars are simply not stong enough to carry the load or force of someone in need of real support. They may appear to be helpful during "normal" use when a little balance assistance is needed, but as soon as any real weight or force is applied a towel bar just can't support the demands put on it. Plus, towel bars are usually mounted with small screws in plastic drywall anchors, ill-suited for the demands expected of a grab bar.

ADA guidelines call for installation of grab bars near toilets at 33" to 36" above the finished floor.

Usually two or three grab bars are installed in a shower, though the number and location can depend on the size of the shower. Generally, if you stand facing the direction of the shower head, one grab bar is installed vertically on that wall so it can be easily reached with one hand. Another grab bar is often installed horizontally on the adjacent wall to the left or right of the shower head wall. Many showers are equipped with a second, vertical grab bar on the adjacent wall, as well. Instead of two grab bars on the adjacent wall you can choose an 'L' shaped bar or a 135° angled grab bar to accomplish the same coverage.

Another popular option is to install a grab bar-rated support for your shower hand wand. Be sure you specify one that is rated as a grab bar and install it as such.

Breathable curtains are made of polyester.

Yes, all models permit air to pass through (they have undergone a Wira test, which measures the resistance of fabrics to water absorption and penetration).

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