Different models

A wooden bench represents – especially for the garden, a beautiful and timeless piece of furniture dar. The garden is thus an oasis of peace. The selection under wooden benches is numerous and varied, especially when it comes to models or forms: you can, for example, between the house bank, which is directly in front of the house, the park bench or even the newer version, the so-called tennis bench distinguish this model For example, there is no backrest. Some manufacturers even offer one treebankwhich then can be integrated around a tree. Equally free is the choice of size: whether a cuddly two-seater bench or a large bench for a lot of space – your own wishes, also in terms of color choice, so there are no limits.

Various types of wood

The wooden bench can be fitted with different types of wood. The most important properties here are a high load capacity, which also applies in rain or snow. Furthermore, the bench should be made so that it is also stable and resistant to mold. Common types of wood, which are often used for benches, are mainly larch, oak, spruce, pine, but also „foreign“ types of wood such as Bangkirai, Meranti, or teak from Southeast Asia, which is considered particularly robust and also considered to be flame retardant. Bangkirai and Meranti are considered resistant to mold and do not require additional impregnation. Nevertheless, domestic woods such as oak, larch, etc. are very popular, although they are more susceptible to rain and the weather in general. However, as they are soft woods, they can be processed more easily.

Also, the proper care of wooden bench is important

In addition to the choice of wood is above all the right care of a wooden bench important, especially if you want to stay in the garden all year round. It is crucial to what kind of wood it is. As mentioned above, teak in particular is particularly resistant and requires almost no care. Our „domestic“ woods, on the other hand, are a bit more demanding. However, oak is one of the harder woods that manage without much care and are relatively „frugal“. For example, it is enough to clean the bank well every spring, but you should not do one high pressure cleaneruse, but one spongeand a mild detergent and then, after the bank has dried well, rub with light emery paper. Then a care, in the form of oil, can be distributed on the bank and it shines in new splendor. A wooden bench made of beech wood, on the other hand, has to be handled with more care and should not stay outside all the time because the wood is more sensitive. With a coverHowever, the bank is well protected or can be stored under a roof / terrace. To clean this type of wood, do not use a „hot“ detergent before handling the bench in the dry state with appropriate furniture care. If the bank is brought into the house in winter, it should not stand directly in heated rooms, as the wood works and can sometimes expand. With proper care, the wooden bench over several years unscathed and give their owners much pleasure.

In the shop or on the internet?

Basically there are good offers and models of wooden banks in shops and the Internet. If you are very uncertain about shape and color, you can get first information and impressions on the Internet or on the websites of popular DIY stores. In terms of „fit“ or sitting, it may be sensible to sample a wooden bench directly on site, also look colors and woodgrains in Natura sometimes different than on the Internet. On the Internet, on the other hand, cheap alternatives or models that you have not previously included in your considerations often attract attention. Both variants are therefore conceivable to find the right wooden bench.